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Introduc on Small, fast, and on-the-go ready, Seagate Expansion SSD offers sleek USB 3.0 backup for your Windows ® or Mac® computer. For common questions and answers about your hard drive, see Frequently Asked Questions or visit Seagate customer support. Box content Seagate Expansion SSD USB 3.0 cable Important —Save your packaging. If you experience problems with your device and want to exchange it, the device must be returned in its original packaging.
Ge ng Started Connect the USB cable Use the included cable to connect Expansion SSD to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. Register Seagate Expansion SSD Get the most from your drive with easy access to information and support. Expansio n SSD Your computer must be connected to the internet to register your device.
Start here Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open Expansion SSD and launch Start Here Win or Start Here Mac. Register your device Enter your information and click Register.
Op onal Forma ng and Par oning Seagate Expansion SSD is preformatted exFAT for compatibility with both Mac and Windows computers. If you use the drive with only one type of computer, you can optimize file copy performance by formatting the drive in the native file system for your operating system—NTFS for Windows or HFS+ for macOS. About file system formats NTFS—The native file system for Windows. macOS can read NTFS volumes but cannot natively write to them.
…you connect the storage device to Mac computers, and you don’t need to allow a Windows computer to read or write to the disk. HFS+ is the only format compatible with Time Machine. Use APFS if: …you connect the storage device to Mac computers, and you don’t need to allow a Windows computer to read or write to the disk. Do not use APFS if you intend to use Seagate Expansion SSD with Time Machine, or if your computer is not running macOS 10.13 or later.
7. Click Erase. 8. Disk Utility formats the drive. When it’s finished, click Done. Windows 1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer. 2. Go to Search and then type diskmgmt.msc. In the search results, double-click Disk Management. 3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your Seagate device. 4. The partition must be available to format. If it is currently formatted, right click on the partition and then choose Delete. 5.
Safely Remove Seagate Expansion SSD From Your Computer Always eject a storage drive from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive before it is removed. If you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged. Windows Use the Safely Remove tool to eject a device. 1. Click the Safely Remove icon in your Windows System Tray to view the devices you can eject.
of the drive name. 3. Once the device disappears from the sidebar or, the Finder window closes, you can disconnect the interface cable from your Mac. Eject via Desktop 1. Select the desktop icon for your device and drag it to the Trash. 2. When the device icon is no longer visible on your desktop, you can physically disconnect the device from your Mac.
Frequently Asked Ques ons For help setting up and using Seagate Expansion SSD, review the frequently asked questions below. For additional support resources, go to Seagate customer support. All users Problem: My file transfers are too slow Q: Are both ends of the USB cable firmly attached? A: Review troubleshooting tips for cable connections below: Check both ends of the USB cable and make sure that they are fully seated in their respective ports.
A: Yes, the device can be connected to a USB hub. If you use a hub and encounter detection problems, slower than normal transfer rates, random disconnection from your computer or other unusual issues, try connecting the device directly to the computer’s USB port. Some USB hubs are less than efficient with power management, which can be problematic for connected devices. In such a case, consider trying a powered USB hub that includes a power cable. Please note that USB 2.
A: All drives appear in at least one place in Device Manager. Type Device Manager in Search to launch it. Look in the Disk Drives section and, if necessary, click the Plus (+) icon to view the full list of devices. If you’re uncertain that your drive is listed, safely unplug it and then reconnect it. The entry that changes is your Seagate device. Q: Is your device listed next to an unusual icon? A: Windows Device Manager usually provides information about failures with peripherals.
Regulatory Compliance Product Name Seagate Expansion SSD Regulatory Model Number SRD0FV1 China RoHS 2 China RoHS 2 refers to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Order No. 32, effective July 1, 2016, titled Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products.
Taiwan RoHS refers to the Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection’s (BSMI’s) requirements in standard CNS 15663, Guidance to reduction of the restricted chemical substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Seagate products must comply with the “Marking of presence” requirements in Section 5 of CNS 15663. This product is Taiwan RoHS compliant. The following table meets the Section 5 “Marking of presence” requirements.