Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 500GB User manual

Perfect for when you need to:
• Store or back up photos,
movies, music and documents
• Carry files with you while
on-the-go
• Access your files with both PC
and Mac® computers
Capacities 320GB, 500GB, 1TB
Protect, store and do more with the world’s most upgradeable drive.
The GoFlex™ ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, automatically and continuous backup and encrypt
all your files with its preloaded software and plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity. But this is no ordinary
external drive. As the core of the GoFlex Storage System, the GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the world’s most
upgradeable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customizable experience.
Access files with the interface of your choice.
Use the standard USB 2.0 interface or upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire® 800 or powered eSATA by pairing the
drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable.
Free your files.
With the included NTFS driver for Mac®, you can now interchangeably store and access files from PC and Mac
computers without reformatting. The NTFS driver is simply installed once on your Mac computer, allowing it to
access and store files in a PC compatible format*.
* Reformatting to HFS+ required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine® software
Extend your content beyond the PC.
The GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the heart of the GoFlex Storage System, and by combining it with other
GoFlex Storage System products you can enjoy your content on your TV, access files from any PC or Mac
computer on your network, from a mobile device or via the internet while on-the-go.
Highlights
• USB 2.0 plug-and-play
• Easy-to-use preloaded backup software with encryption
• Upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire® 800 or powered eSATA or access content over the network and on TV
• 2-year limited warranty

Product Dimensions Drive only: 4.39in L x 3.19in W x 0.57in D (111mm x 83mm x 14mm), Weight: 0.33lb (0.15kg)
Drive and adapter: 4.98in L x 3.19in W x 0.57in D
Product Dimensions
(1TB)
Drive only: 4.71in L x 3.51in W x 0.87in D (120mm x 89mm x 22mm), Weight: 0.62lb (0.28kg)
Drive and adapter: 5.28in L x 3.51in W x 0.87in D (134mm x 89mm x 22mm)
Retail Packaging Specs Box dimensions: 5.20in L x 1.73in W x 6.54in D (166mm x 132mm x 44mm)
Box weight: 0.62lb (0.28kg) 1TB - 0.97lb (0.44kg)
Master carton dimensions: 5.91in L x 7.32in W x 7.80in D (150mm x 184mm x 198mm)
Master carton weight: 2.84lb (1.29kg) 1TB - 4.37lb (1.98kg)
Master carton quantity: 4
Master cartons per pallet: 210 1TB - 175
Pallet dimensions: 47.6in L x 47.99in W x 39.92in D (1,014mm x mm x 1,209mm)
Pallet weight: 660.06lb (299kg) 1TB - 826.73lb (375kg)
Pallet layers: 7
System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (32-bit & 64-bit) operating system or
• Operating system Max OS X 10.4.6 Tiger or higher, 10.5 Leopard or 10.6 Snow Leopard (the 32-bit kernel).
Reformatting for Mac may be required.
• USB 2.0 port
Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system
Inside the Box • GoFlex™ ultra-portable drive
• Backup with encryption software pre-loaded on drive
• NTFS driver for Mac® pre-loaded on drive
• GoFlex USB 2.0 interface adapter
• 18-inch USB 2.0 cable
• Quick start guide
• 2-year limited warranty
© 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent and GoFlex are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or one of
its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte,
or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity.
In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be available for data storage. The export or re-export of hardware or software containing encryption may be
regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (for more information, visit www.bis.doc.gov). Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other
factors. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. PANAM
Region Product Color Capacity Model Number UPC Code Multi-pack UPC
PANAM GoFlex Drive Kit Black 320GB STAA320100 763649022399 10763649022396
PANAM GoFlex Drive Kit Silver 320GB STAA320101 763649023259 10763649023256
PANAM GoFlex Drive Kit Black 500GB STAA500100 763649022405 10763649022402
PANAM GoFlex Drive Kit Silver 500GB STAA500101 763649023266 10763649023263
PANAM GoFlex Drive Kit Blue 500GB STAA500102 763649023273 10763649023270
PANAM GoFlex Drive Kit Red 500GB STAA500103 763649023280 10763649023287
PANAM GoFlex Drive Kit Black 1TB STAA1000100 763649022436 10763649022433