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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.

Your computer must be connected to the internet to register your device.

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Expansion SSD

10/4/19

Summary of Contents for Expansion SSD

Page 1: ...SSD User Manual Click here to access an up to date online version of this document You will also find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations easier navigation and search capabili...

Page 2: ...ce Start here Register your device How to choose the file system format Mac macOS version 10 11 and later Windows Eject via Finder window Eject via Desktop Problem My file transfers are too slow Probl...

Page 3: ...6 Regulatory Compliance China RoHS 2 Taiwan RoHS 15 15 15...

Page 4: ...r support Box content Seagate Expansion SSD USB 3 0 cable Minimum system requirements Ports Connect your Seagate Expansion SSD to a computer with a USB 3 0 port Opera ng system Windows 7 or higher mac...

Page 5: ...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 Your computer must be connected to t...

Page 6: ...here Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer open Expansion SSD and launch Start Here Win or Start Here Mac Registeryour device Enter your information and click Register 6 Expansion SSD 1...

Page 7: ...m optimized for solid state drives SSDs and flash based storage systems Note the following restrictions You cannot use an APFS formatted disk as your Time Machine backup drive Format Seagate Expansion...

Page 8: ...1 Open the Finder and go to Applications Utilities Disk Utility 2 In the sidebar to the left select your Seagate Expansion SSD 3 Select Erase 4 A dialog box opens Enter a name for the drive This will...

Page 9: ...ick 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 r...

Page 10: ...to view the devices you can eject Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 2 If you don t see the Safely Remove Hardware icon click the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray to display all icons in the no...

Page 11: ...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 des...

Page 12: ...computer or hub A If your device is connected to a Hi Speed 2 0 port or hub the inferior performance is normal Seagate Expansion SSD performance will improve when it is connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3...

Page 13: ...h your device Problem I m receiving le transfer error messages Q Did you get an Error 50 message while copying to a FAT32 volume A When copying files or folders from a computer to a FAT32 volume certa...

Page 14: ...sed on the type of device it has an exclamation point question mark or an X Right click this icon and then choose Properties The General tab provides a potential reason why the device is not working a...

Page 15: ...ethods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products To comply with China RoHS 2 we determined this product s Environmental Protection Use Period EPUP to...

Page 16: ...al 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...