Product Information
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.... Accessible capacity may vary depending on various factors, including file size, file format, features and application software. Quantitative usage examples for Allowing your digital content room to change, without 8.12 cm wide base) x 16.25 cm deep base dimensions: 1"x 4.6"x 3.2", 2.54 cm x 11.68 cm x 8.13 cm Inside the box • FreeAgent desktop drive • USB 2.0 cable • AC power adapter • Quick start guide Performance Specifications USB 2.0 480 Mb/sec (max) Spindle Speed...
.... Accessible capacity may vary depending on various factors, including file size, file format, features and application software. Quantitative usage examples for Allowing your digital content room to change, without 8.12 cm wide base) x 16.25 cm deep base dimensions: 1"x 4.6"x 3.2", 2.54 cm x 11.68 cm x 8.13 cm Inside the box • FreeAgent desktop drive • USB 2.0 cable • AC power adapter • Quick start guide Performance Specifications USB 2.0 480 Mb/sec (max) Spindle Speed...
Quick Start Guide
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... to the instructions in residential installation. accident; heat or humidity; or any warranty coverage unless your drive to a separate storage medium on the FreeAgent desktop drive or visit www.seagate.com for more information regarding customer support within your system configuration and FreeAgent model number (ST####). back-up your data before sending the drive for repair because the product you send to Seagate or an authorized service provider will...
... to the instructions in residential installation. accident; heat or humidity; or any warranty coverage unless your drive to a separate storage medium on the FreeAgent desktop drive or visit www.seagate.com for more information regarding customer support within your system configuration and FreeAgent model number (ST####). back-up your data before sending the drive for repair because the product you send to Seagate or an authorized service provider will...
User Guide (Mac)
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Contents FreeAgent for Macintosh Getting Started...1 Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 Installing the Software 3 Safely Ejecting Drives 8 Managing Your Drives...9 Running Diagnostics 9 Updating Your Software 11 Reading the LED Status Indicators 13 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 14 Creating Backup Plans 14 Using Simple Backup 14 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Managing Backup Plans 27 Editing Backup Settings 27 Deleting Backup Plans 30 Backing Up Manually 31 Restoring Files ...33 Index...i i
Contents FreeAgent for Macintosh Getting Started...1 Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 Installing the Software 3 Safely Ejecting Drives 8 Managing Your Drives...9 Running Diagnostics 9 Updating Your Software 11 Reading the LED Status Indicators 13 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 14 Creating Backup Plans 14 Using Simple Backup 14 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Managing Backup Plans 27 Editing Backup Settings 27 Deleting Backup Plans 30 Backing Up Manually 31 Restoring Files ...33 Index...i i
User Guide (Mac)
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...; Backup & Restore to protect your data • Drive diagnosis to check the health of the drive you can install the Drive Manager software. To use with a Macintosh system and then installs the Drive Manager software. The Mac Reformatting tool automatically prepares your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the FreeAgent Drive icon. The FreeAgent Drive Finder window opens: Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 So the icon labels you see on your computer. Using the Mac Reformatting Tool Note: This User Guide is configured for a Windows operating system...
...; Backup & Restore to protect your data • Drive diagnosis to check the health of the drive you can install the Drive Manager software. To use with a Macintosh system and then installs the Drive Manager software. The Mac Reformatting tool automatically prepares your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the FreeAgent Drive icon. The FreeAgent Drive Finder window opens: Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 So the icon labels you see on your computer. Using the Mac Reformatting Tool Note: This User Guide is configured for a Windows operating system...
User Guide (Mac)
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To install the software, Step 1. In the Welcome window, click Continue. The Read Me window opens: Installing the Software 3 FreeAgent for Macintosh • When the reformat is complete, the Drive Manager.dmg file appears on your desktop: • The Installer Welcome window opens: Figure 4: Welcome Installing the Software The Drive Manager software is already loaded on your drive and ready to be installed on your computer.
To install the software, Step 1. In the Welcome window, click Continue. The Read Me window opens: Installing the Software 3 FreeAgent for Macintosh • When the reformat is complete, the Drive Manager.dmg file appears on your desktop: • The Installer Welcome window opens: Figure 4: Welcome Installing the Software The Drive Manager software is already loaded on your drive and ready to be installed on your computer.
User Guide (Mac)
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A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Installing the Software 4 The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 6: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 5: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Installing the Software 4 The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 6: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 5: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
User Guide (Mac)
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Note: The Drive Manager software can be installed only on the boot volume. The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 8: Select a Destination Step 5: Select your Macintosh hard drive and click Continue. The Installation Type window opens: Installing the Software 5 FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 7: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet.
Note: The Drive Manager software can be installed only on the boot volume. The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 8: Select a Destination Step 5: Select your Macintosh hard drive and click Continue. The Installation Type window opens: Installing the Software 5 FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 7: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet.
User Guide (Mac)
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FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 9: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 6 A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 10: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet.
FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 9: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 6 A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 10: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet.
User Guide (Mac)
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FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 11: Installing OneTouch 4 When the installation is complete, a Restart window opens: Figure 12: Restart Step 8: Click Restart to restart your desktop: Step 9: Double-click the icon to open the Drive Manager application: Installing the Software 7 When your computer has restarted, a Drive Manager icon appears on your computer and complete the installation.
FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 11: Installing OneTouch 4 When the installation is complete, a Restart window opens: Figure 12: Restart Step 8: Click Restart to restart your desktop: Step 9: Double-click the icon to open the Drive Manager application: Installing the Software 7 When your computer has restarted, a Drive Manager icon appears on your computer and complete the installation.
User Guide (Mac)
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... for Macintosh The drive pictured above is up to Help > Software Update. Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Updating Your Software 11 FreeAgent for updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1. However, you can manually check to contact Seagate for software updates or turn off Software Update from any view. Note: You can turn off the automatic Software Update feature. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can check manually for service and support. In the menu bar, go...
... for Macintosh The drive pictured above is up to Help > Software Update. Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Updating Your Software 11 FreeAgent for updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1. However, you can manually check to contact Seagate for software updates or turn off Software Update from any view. Note: You can turn off the automatic Software Update feature. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can check manually for service and support. In the menu bar, go...
User Guide (Mac)
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... 14 Managing Backup Plans 27 Restoring Files 33 Backing Up Manually 31 C Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Creating Backup Plans 14 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Using Simple Backup 14 D Deleting Backup Plans 30 E Editing Backup Settings 27 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 3 Safely Ejecting Drives 8 Using the Formatting Tool 1 I Installing the Software 3 M Managing Backup Plans 27 Deleting Backup Plans 30 Editing Backup Settings 27 Managing Your Drives 9 Running Diagnostics 9 Updating Your Software 11 R Restoring Files 33 Running Diagnostics 9 S Safely Ejecting Drives 8 FreeAgent...
... 14 Managing Backup Plans 27 Restoring Files 33 Backing Up Manually 31 C Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Creating Backup Plans 14 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Using Simple Backup 14 D Deleting Backup Plans 30 E Editing Backup Settings 27 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 3 Safely Ejecting Drives 8 Using the Formatting Tool 1 I Installing the Software 3 M Managing Backup Plans 27 Deleting Backup Plans 30 Editing Backup Settings 27 Managing Your Drives 9 Running Diagnostics 9 Updating Your Software 11 R Restoring Files 33 Running Diagnostics 9 S Safely Ejecting Drives 8 FreeAgent...
User Guide (Windows)
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... FreeAgent for Windows Getting Started...1 Installing the Software 1 Using the System Tray Icon 5 Restoring the System Tray Icon 6 Managing Your Drives...8 Adjusting the Power Setting 8 Testing Your Drive 11 Updating Your Software 14 Reading the LED Status Indicators 18 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 20 Creating a Backup Plan 20 Using Simple Backup 20 Creating a Custom Backup 22 Managing Backup Settings 29 Editing Backup Settings 29 Deleting a Backup Plan 34 Using Scheduled Backup 36 Turning Off Scheduled Backup 36 Backing Up Manually 37 Viewing the Backup Log 39 Restoring...
... FreeAgent for Windows Getting Started...1 Installing the Software 1 Using the System Tray Icon 5 Restoring the System Tray Icon 6 Managing Your Drives...8 Adjusting the Power Setting 8 Testing Your Drive 11 Updating Your Software 14 Reading the LED Status Indicators 18 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 20 Creating a Backup Plan 20 Using Simple Backup 20 Creating a Custom Backup 22 Managing Backup Settings 29 Editing Backup Settings 29 Deleting a Backup Plan 34 Using Scheduled Backup 36 Turning Off Scheduled Backup 36 Backing Up Manually 37 Viewing the Backup Log 39 Restoring...
User Guide (Windows)
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FreeAgent for Windows Getting Started The Drive Manager software offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Utilities to your drive to control power management, drive diagnosis, and software updates Installing the Software To install the Drive Manager software, Step 1. The Welcome window opens: Installing the Software 1 The Main Menu window opens: Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Drive Manager. Connect your computer.
FreeAgent for Windows Getting Started The Drive Manager software offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Utilities to your drive to control power management, drive diagnosis, and software updates Installing the Software To install the Drive Manager software, Step 1. The Welcome window opens: Installing the Software 1 The Main Menu window opens: Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Drive Manager. Connect your computer.
User Guide (Windows)
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Step 7: Click Next. The Choose Destination Location window opens: Figure 5: Select a Destination Step 6: Accept the default destination location or click Browse to accept the terms of the License Agreement. A Setup Status window keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 3 FreeAgent for Windows Figure 4: License Agreement Step 5: Click Yes to select a different location.
Step 7: Click Next. The Choose Destination Location window opens: Figure 5: Select a Destination Step 6: Accept the default destination location or click Browse to accept the terms of the License Agreement. A Setup Status window keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 3 FreeAgent for Windows Figure 4: License Agreement Step 5: Click Yes to select a different location.
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FreeAgent for Windows Figure 6: Setup Status When the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete window opens: Figure 7: InstallShield Wizard Complete Step 8: Click Finish. A Drive Manager icon appears on your desktop: Installing the Software 4
FreeAgent for Windows Figure 6: Setup Status When the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete window opens: Figure 7: InstallShield Wizard Complete Step 8: Click Finish. A Drive Manager icon appears on your desktop: Installing the Software 4
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... Tray menu, the Drive Manager icon disappears from the System Tray. FreeAgent for Multiple Events Restoring the System Tray Icon If you want to access or select Exit to show • Launch Drive Manager • Back Up Now • View Backup Log • Edit Backup Settings • Exit • Status Information • Status for Windows Figure 10: System Tray Icon Information Note: When a backup has failed, the red icon continues to display...
... Tray menu, the Drive Manager icon disappears from the System Tray. FreeAgent for Multiple Events Restoring the System Tray Icon If you want to access or select Exit to show • Launch Drive Manager • Back Up Now • View Backup Log • Edit Backup Settings • Exit • Status Information • Status for Windows Figure 10: System Tray Icon Information Note: When a backup has failed, the red icon continues to display...
User Guide (Windows)
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... contact Seagate for your software. The Settings window opens: Updating Your Software 14 If the diagnostic encounters an error during testing, the serial number of the bad device is displayed with instructions to see if an update is available for service and support: Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you when an update is available or you can turn off the Software Update feature. In the My Drives window, click Settings. FreeAgent for software updates...
... contact Seagate for your software. The Settings window opens: Updating Your Software 14 If the diagnostic encounters an error during testing, the serial number of the bad device is displayed with instructions to see if an update is available for service and support: Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you when an update is available or you can turn off the Software Update feature. In the My Drives window, click Settings. FreeAgent for software updates...
User Guide (Windows)
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Managing Backup Settings 36 FreeAgent for Windows Figure 17: Delete Backup Plans Listed is deleted. The Scheduled Backup On/Off switch enables or disables the Backup schedule. The Backup Plan is the Backup Plan for each drive connected to your computer. Using Scheduled Backup Use Scheduled Backup to delete and click Delete. Note: Your backed up folders on . Turning Off Scheduled Backup To turn off Scheduled Backup, • In the Backup window, click the Scheduled Backup Off button. By default, Scheduled Backup is...
Managing Backup Settings 36 FreeAgent for Windows Figure 17: Delete Backup Plans Listed is deleted. The Scheduled Backup On/Off switch enables or disables the Backup schedule. The Backup Plan is the Backup Plan for each drive connected to your computer. Using Scheduled Backup Use Scheduled Backup to delete and click Delete. Note: Your backed up folders on . Turning Off Scheduled Backup To turn off Scheduled Backup, • In the Backup window, click the Scheduled Backup Off button. By default, Scheduled Backup is...
User Guide (Windows)
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Listed in the Backup window beneath Restore Files are the date and time of your most recent backup: Managing Backup Settings 38 FreeAgent for Windows Figure 19: Manual Backup Complete Step 4: When the backup is complete, click OK.
Listed in the Backup window beneath Restore Files are the date and time of your most recent backup: Managing Backup Settings 38 FreeAgent for Windows Figure 19: Manual Backup Complete Step 4: When the backup is complete, click OK.
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... Up Manually 37 C Creating a Backup Plan 20 Creating a Custom Backup 22 Using Simple Backup 20 Creating a Custom Backup 22 D Deleting a Backup Plan 34 E Editing Backup Settings 29 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the System Tray Icon 5 I Installing the Software 1 M Managing Backup Settings 29 Backing Up Manually 37 Deleting a Backup Plan 34 Editing Backup Settings 29 Using Scheduled Backup 36 Viewing the Backup Log 39 Managing Your Drives 8 Adjusting Power Setting 8 Testing Your Drive 11 Updating Your Software 14 R Restoring an Historical Version 43 FreeAgent for Windows i
... Up Manually 37 C Creating a Backup Plan 20 Creating a Custom Backup 22 Using Simple Backup 20 Creating a Custom Backup 22 D Deleting a Backup Plan 34 E Editing Backup Settings 29 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the System Tray Icon 5 I Installing the Software 1 M Managing Backup Settings 29 Backing Up Manually 37 Deleting a Backup Plan 34 Editing Backup Settings 29 Using Scheduled Backup 36 Viewing the Backup Log 39 Managing Your Drives 8 Adjusting Power Setting 8 Testing Your Drive 11 Updating Your Software 14 R Restoring an Historical Version 43 FreeAgent for Windows i
