SEAGATE Expansion External Desktop Drive User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: Seagate

Table of Contents

SEAGATE Expansion External Desktop Drive
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Overview
FCC STATEMENT
References
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SEAGATE Expansion External Desktop Drive

Product Information

The product is a Seagate Expansion Desktop Drive with USB 3.0 connectivity. It features two USB-C ports, which require a micro-B to USB-C cable (not included) for connection.
The drive is preformatted as exFAT, making it compatible for use with both PC and Mac. However, if you intend to use the drive with Time Machine on a Mac, it needs to be reformatted specifically for Mac. Please note that reformatting the drive will result in the deletion of all previously stored data.
For warranty information, you can refer to the Seagate Limited Warranty Statement provided on the drive or visit the website www.seagate.com/warranty. In case you require warranty service, you should contact an authorized Seagate service center or visit www.seagate.com/support/expansiondesktop/ for customer support.
Compliance-wise, the device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and is classified as a Class B digital device. It meets the necessary limits to provide reasonable protection against interference.
Australian customers are entitled to certain guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law, including replacement, refund, or compensation for any failure or damage.

Product Usage Instructions

Connect the Seagate Expansion Desktop Drive to your computer using the USB 3.0 cable.
If you have a device with USB-C ports, use a micro-B to USB-C cable (not included) to connect the drive.
If you are using a Mac and plan to use Time Machine, reformat the drive specifically for Mac. Remember that this will erase all data on the drive, so ensure you have a backup.
When disconnecting the drive, always follow the safe removal procedures for your operating system to protect your data.
If you require warranty service, contact an authorized Seagate service center or visit www.seagate.com/support/expansiondesktop/ for further assistance.

Overview

Mac: This drive is preformatted exFAT for use with both PC and Mac. For Time Machine, it must be reformatted for Mac. Reformatting will delete all data previously stored on the drive.
Note: To protect your data, always follow the safe removal procedures for your operating system when disconnecting your product.

Review details of your Expansion Desktop
Drive’s warranty by opening the Seagate
Limited Warranty Statement on your drive or go to www.seagate.com/warranty.
To request warranty service, contact an authorized Seagate service center or refer to www.seagate.com/support/expansiondesktop/ for more information regarding customer support within your jurisdiction.

FCC STATEMENT

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference,
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CLASS B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

For Australian Customers Only.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Revision – July 1, 2020

China RoHS 2 table
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.

Taiwan RoHS table

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. This product is Taiwan RoHS compliant.
The following table meets the Section 5 “Marking of presence” requirements

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