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Introduc on Seagate® Backup Plus portable drives are the perfect marriage of easy portability and spacious storage. Easily plug into Windows and Mac® computers via USB 3.0 and enjoy helpful tools like customized backup and folder mirroring. For common questions and answers about your hard drive, seeFrequently Asked Questions or visit Seagate customer support. Box content Seagate Backup Plus Portable or Backup Plus Slim Micro-B (USB 3.0) to USB-A (USB 3.0/2.0) cable Important—Save your packaging.
Ge ng Started Connect the USB cable Use the Micro B to USB-A cable to connect Backup Plus to a computer’s USB-A port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0).
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Set up Seagate Backup Plus The setup process lets you: Register your Seagate Backup Plus Get the most from your drive with easy access to information and support. Install Toolkit Set up sync folders, backup plans, and more. Your computer must be connected to the internet to register your device and install Toolkit.
Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open Backup Plus and launch Start Here Win or Start Here Mac. Register your device Enter your information and click Register. Download Toolkit Click the Download button.
Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, go to the folder where you receive downloads. Click on the SeagateToolkit.exe file to launch the application. Open the SeagateToolkit.zip file. Click on the Seagate Toolkit Installer to launch the application. Your computer must be connected to the internet to install and run Toolkit.
Use Toolkit to Set Up Backups and More Toolkit provides useful tools that let you easily create and manage mirror folders, backup plans, and more. Create a mirror folder Create a Mirror folder on your PC or Mac that is synced to your storage device. Whenever you add, edit, or delete files in one folder, Toolkit automatically updates the other folder with your changes. Click here for details on creating a mirror folder.
Op onal Forma ng and Par oning Seagate Backup Plus 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 Macs. There are two ways you can optimize performance: Toolkit Optimize Format your drive for optimal performance with just a few simple clicks.
Use NTFS if: …you connect the storage device to Windows computers, and you don’t need to allow a Mac to write to the disk. Use HFS+ 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. HFS+ is the only format compatible with Time Machine. Use APFS if: …you have an SSD drive you connect to Mac computers only. Use exFAT if: …you need to allow both Mac and Windows computers to read and write to the disk.
2. In the sidebar to the left, select your Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. macOS starting version 10.13—Make sure to select the disk and not just the volume. If you don’t see two entries listed in the sidebar, change the view in disk utility to show both the drive and the volume. The view button is in the upper left side of the Disk Utility window. Change the view to Show All Devices. This feature was introduced in macOS 10.13 and is not available in 10.11 or 10.12. Select Erase.
Safely Remove Seagate Backup Plus 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. Therefore, 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 your Seagate hard drive, 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.
Please note that USB 2.0 hubs limit your hard drive’s transfer rates to USB 2.0 speeds. Problem: The provided USB cables are too short Q: Can I use my hard drive with a longer cable? A: Yes, provided it is certified according to USB standards. However, Seagate recommends using the cable shipped with your hard drive 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 hard drive.
Q: Is your hard drive listed next to an unusual icon? A: Windows Device Manager usually provides information about failures with peripherals. While the Device Manager can assist with troubleshooting most problems, it may not display the exact cause or provide a precise solution. An unusual icon next to the hard drive can reveal a problem. For example, instead of the normal icon based on the type of device, it has an exclamation point, question mark or an X. Right click this icon and then choose Properties.
Regulatory Compliance Product Name Regulatory Model Number Seagate Backup Plus Portable SRD0VN3 Seagate Backup Plus Slim SRD0VN2 Taiwan RoHS 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.
China RoHS 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. To comply with China RoHS 2, we determined this product’s Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) to be 20 years in accordance with the Marking for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Products, SJT 11364-2014.
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