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  • Page 1 Expansion SSD User Manual Model: 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 capability.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Windo ws 4 Safely Remove Seagate Expansion SSD From Your Computer ...................
  • Page 3 6 Regulatory Compliance ................... .

  • Page 4: Box Content

    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.

  • Page 5: Connect The Usb Cable

    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.

  • Page 6: Start Here

    Start here Start Here Win Start Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open Expansion SSD and launch Here Mac. Register your device Enter your information and click Register. Expansio n SSD 10/4/19...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Macos Versio N 10.11 And Later

    …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.

  • Page 9: Windo Ws

    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.

  • Page 10: Safely Remove Seagate Expansion Ssd From Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 11: Eject Via Deskto P

    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.

  • Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Is the device connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your 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 3.0 port. Otherwise, the device operates at slower USB transfer rates.

  • Page 13: Pro Blem: The Pro Vided Usb Cables Are To O Sho Rt

    Q: Can I use my device with a longer cable? A: Yes, provided it is certified according to USB standards. However, Seagate recommends using the cable shipped with your device for the best results. If you use a longer cable and experience problems with detection, transfer rates or disconnection, use the original cable included with your device.

  • Page 14: Problem: The Device Icon Doe Not Appear On My Desktop

    (+) 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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”...

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