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Seagate FreeAgent Desk 1.5TB - User Manual

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Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 1
Seagate Manager
User Guide
For Use With Your FreeAgent
TM
Drive

Table of Contents

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Summary

Getting Started

Using the Seagate Status Icon

Explains how to use the Seagate Status icon to check drive status and access features.

FreeAgent Drive Light

Explains the meaning of drive light flashes for various drive states.

Managing Your Drives

Using the My Drives Window

Overview of the main window for managing connected drives and accessing features.

Settings

Accesses drive features like power, testing, LED control, and software updates.

Adjusting the Power Setting

How to configure the drive's power-saving mode.

Testing Your Drive

Instructions for running a diagnostic test on the drive's health.

Updating Your Software

How to check for and install software updates for Seagate Manager.

Adjust LED Control

How to control the drive's LED indicators.

Drive Info

Displays information like volume, capacity, and file system.

Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files

Backup Features

Overview of available backup functionalities.

Backup Plans for Your Drive

Explains the different types of backup plans available.

Creating a Backup Plan

Guides on setting up new backup plans.

Using Simple Backup

Steps to create a basic, pre-configured backup plan.

Creating a Custom Backup

Steps to set up a backup plan with specific folders and file types.

Drive Rotation

How to use the same backup plan across multiple drives.

Managing Backup Settings

Overview of what is displayed in the Backup window.

Editing Backup Settings

Instructions to modify existing backup plan settings.

Deleting a Backup Plan

Steps to remove a created backup plan.

Using Scheduled Backup

Explains how backups run automatically on a set schedule.

Turning Off Scheduled Backup

How to disable automatic scheduled backups.

Backing Up Manually

Instructions for initiating a backup at any time.

Viewing the Backup Log

How to access and read the backup history report.

Restoring Files

Overview of restoring backed-up files.

Restoring an Historical Version

Steps to restore a specific older version of a file.

Restoring Most Recent Version

Steps to restore the latest saved version of a file.

Synchronizing Folders

Using Simple Sync

Explains how to use Simple Sync for automatic folder synchronization.

Using Custom Sync

Guides on selecting folders and file types for custom synchronization.

Using Sync Encryption

Describes how to encrypt synchronized files for security.

Completing the Sync

Outlines steps to complete the synchronization process on another computer.

Editing Sync Settings

Instructions on how to change existing synchronization settings.

Checking Sync Status

How to view the current status and history of synchronization.

Deleting Sync Settings

Steps to remove existing sync configurations.

Using Automatic Sync

Explains the automatic tracking and syncing of file changes.

Turning Off Automatic Sync

How to disable automatic file synchronization.

Using the Sync Preview Window

How to manage synchronized files before or during the sync process.

Using Automatic Overwrite

Explains how newer file versions replace older ones.

Managing Security

Creating an Encryption Folder

Steps to create a secure folder for encrypted files.

Managing an Encryption Folder

Overview of managing encryption folders and their contents.

Changing Your Encryption Password

How to modify the password for the encryption folder.

Deleting an Encryption Folder

Instructions to remove the encryption folder and its contents.

Opening an Encryption folder

Steps to access and unlock the encryption folder.

Decrypting Files and Folders

How to remove files and folders from encryption.

Deleting Files and Folders from an Encryption folder

How to remove specific items from an encrypted folder.

Seagate Secure Storage Devices

Unlock your drive

Steps to unlock a Seagate Secure drive.

Change your drive password

How to modify the password for a Seagate Secure drive.

Tips for Unlocking Your Seagate Secure Drive

Advice for successfully unlocking the secure drive.

Unlocked Your Seagate Secure Drive But Cant Find It?

Troubleshooting steps if the drive is not found after unlocking.

Cant Remember Your Seagate Secure Password?

Information about forgotten passwords and recovery.

Changing the Password for Your Drive

Using the Password Hint

How to set up and use a password hint for recovery.

Opening the Set Password Hint Window

Where to find the option to set a password hint.

Setting a Password Hint

Step-by-step guide to creating a password hint.

Changing a Password Hint

How to modify an existing password hint.

Deleting a Password Hint

Steps to remove a password hint.

Retrieving a Password Hint

How to access the password hint if forgotten.

Erasing Your Drive

Configuring an Erased Seagate Secure Drive

Steps after erasing the drive to make it usable again.

Using Administrative Tools to Format an Erased Seagate Secure Drive

Guide to manually partitioning and formatting the drive using Windows tools.

Seagate FreeAgent Desk 1.5TB Specifications

General IconGeneral
Capacity1.5TB
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Rotational Speed7200 RPM
CompatibilityWindows, Mac
Form Factor3.5-inch
Included SoftwareSeagate Manager

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