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- Page 1 Seagate Backup Plus Hub 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Eject via Deskto p 6 Back up your computer to your Backup Plus Hub ................... - Page 3 9 Frequently asked questions ...................
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Page 4: Box Content
Introduc on Welcome to the user manual for Seagate Backup Plus Hub, a hard drive with ample capacity to store all your important files. Connect your Backup Plus Hub to a computer that supports USB 3.0 for fast transfers of all your data. - Page 5 Seagate Backup Plus Hub 12/12/16...
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Page 6: Led Indicator And Cables
Make certain to use the USB 3.0 cable included with your Backup Plus Hub. It features a Micro-B connector on one end to plug into the Backup Plus Hub and a standard Type A connector for universal connectivity to all PCs and Macs. -
Page 7: Connect Backup Plus Hub To Your Computer
USB 2.0 transfer rates. Step 1 - Connect to a power outlet Attach one end of the included power cable to Backup Plus Hub and the other end to a working power outlet. The LED turns on when the device receives power. -
Page 8: Step 2 – Connect To Your Com Puter
Attach the USB Type A end of the included USB cable to a compatible port on your computer. Step 3 – Registra on and so ware Register your Backup Plus Hub to receive the latest news regarding your device. You can register your device and install Seagate software in a few simple steps. -
Page 9: Form Ats For Mac And Windows
While it is highly recommended to purchase the model targeted for your computer's operating system, there are drivers for Windows and Mac that can provide compatibility with any Backup Plus Hub. To use your Backup Plus Hub with computers that have another operating system, download and install the Paragon driver. -
Page 10: Connect Usb Devices To Backup Plus Hub
Hub is connected to your computer, the devices are also available to the computer. Backup Plus Hub uses a 3A power supply and each USB Type A port outputs up to 1.5 Amps / 5 volts. You can connect compatible devices that support charging via USB to the USB ports. Backup Plus Hub must receive power via its power cable to deliver power to compatible devices. -
Page 11: Safely Remove Backup Plus Hub From Your Computer
Eject via Finder window 1. Open a Finder window. 2. In Devices on the sidebar, locate Seagate Backup Plus Hub and click the eject symbol to the right of the drive name. 3. Once the drive disappears from the sidebar or, if the Finder window closes, you can disconnect the hard drive's cable from your Mac. -
Page 12: Eject Via Deskto P
1. Select the desktop icon for your hard drive and drag it to the Trash. 2. When the image is no longer visible on your desktop, you can physically disconnect the hard drive from your Mac. Seagate Backup Plus Hub 12/12/16... -
Page 13: Back Up Your Computer To Your Backup Plus Hub
Back up your computer to your Backup Plus Hub Backup op ons The following table shows how you can back up data from your computer to your Backup Plus Hub. System backup File backup Seagate Dashboard (Windows only) Copy and paste... - Page 14 Mac Time Machine When initiating a backup task, make certain that your Backup Plus Hub has sufficient capacity to hold the data you want to back up. All of the options in the table can be automated except for copy and paste. Copying and pasting is a manual task that requires your attention with each change to a file on your computer.
- Page 15 Op onal Forma ng and Par oning Seagate Backup Plus Hub is available in two models, Windows and Mac. The Windows model is formatted as NTFS while the Mac model is formatted as Mac OS extended (Journaled), also known as HFS+. While Mac OS X can read hard drives formatted as NTFS, write access is not available.
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Page 16: Windo Ws
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. -
Page 17: Hard Drive Tests
Hard drive tests If you experience problems with your Seagate external storage, you can run diagnostic tests on its hard drive. Windows and Mac offer utilities to test and repair hard drives and Seagate provides utlities for Windows. Seagate diagnos c tool (Windows only) - Page 18 1. From the Finder, click Go > Utilities > Disk Utility. 2. Hard drives are listed on the left of the Disk Utility window. Find your Seagate device and click it. Information about the drive is available, including the file system. Additionally, partitions are visible in the left column as a second indented row under the storage device.
- Page 19 Mac model is formatted as Mac OS extended (Journaled), also known as HFS+. If you are uncertain of your model, look at the color of the enclosure. The enclosure for Backup Plus Hub for Windows is black while the enclosure for Mac is white.
- Page 20 Q: Can I use my Seagate 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 Seagate hard drive.
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