Seagate Ultra Touch User manual

Ultra Touch User Manual
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Introducon
Seagate Ultra Touch is the ultimate way to store photos, videos, and music from your computer or
compatible Android device.
For common questions and answers about your drive, see Frequently Asked Questions or visit Seagate
customer support.
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Seagate Ultra Touch
USB-A (USB 3.0 & 2.0) cable
USB-C adapter
Minimum system requirements
Ports
Connect your Seagate Ultra Touch to a computer with a USB-A (USB 3.0 or 2.0) or USB-C port.
You can also connect Seagate Ultra Touch to compatible Android mobile devices with a USB-C port. Use the
included adapter for the USB-C connection.
Operang system
Windows® 7 or higher
macOS® 10.12 or higher
Android 8.0 or higher
Minimum free disk space
600MB recommended
Important —Save your packaging. If you experience problems with your device and want to
exchange it, the device must be returned in its original packaging.
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Geng Started
Register Seagate Ultra Touch and start backing up files from your PC/Mac computers and compatible Android
mobile devices.
PC/Mac computers Connect Ultra Touch to your computer and use Seagate Toolkit to sync folders,
so your files are available in both places. Let Toolkit automatically copy files
you've deleted to the archive folder on Ultra Touch to prevent lost data.
Android mobile devices Connect Ultra Touch to a compatible Android mobile device and use the
Seagate Mobile Touch app to easily back up, move, copy, and delete files on
Ultra Touch and your mobile device. Click here for a list of compatible Android
devices.
PC/Mac computers
Connect the USB cable
Before connecting Ultra Touch, confirm the type of USB port on your computer.
USB-A port
Use the Micro B to USB-A cable if your computer has a USB-A port.
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USB-C port
If your computer has a USB-C port, use the Micro B to USB-A cable with the USB-C adapter.
Set up Seagate Ultra Touch
The setup process lets you:
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Register Ultra Touch Get the most from your drive with easy access to information
and support.
Install Toolkit on your computer Sync folders and files between your computer and Seagate
Ultra Touch.
Learn more about Toolkit
For details on Toolkit features, see the Toolkit user manual.
Start here
Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open Ultra Touch and launch Start Here Win or Start Here
Mac.
Register your device
On the Sign Up page, click Register using your PC or Mac. Enter your information and click Register.
Your computer must be connected to the internet to install and run Toolkit.
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Download Toolkit
At the prompt, click the Download button.
Install Toolkit
Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, go to the folder where you receive downloads.
Click on the SeagateToolkit.exe file to launch the application.
Open the SeagateToolkit.zip file. Click on the Seagate Toolkit Installer to launch the
application.
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Android mobile devices
Download Seagate Mobile Touch
On your Android mobile device, go to the Google Play Store and download the Seagate Mobile Touch app.
Alternatively, scan the following QR code using your Android device to open the Google Play Store:
Connect your Android mobile device
Your Android mobile device must be connected to the internet to start the setup process.
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Open Seagate Mobile Touch
Once you've downloaded Mobile Touch and connected Seagate Ultra Touch to your Android mobile device,
open the app and follow the onscreen instructions to register the drive and begin backing up files.
Learn more about Seagate Mobile Touch
For details on Mobile Touch features, see the Seagate Mobile Touch user manual.
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Safely Remove Seagate Ultra Touch From
Your Computer and Android Mobile
Device
Always eject a storage drive from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must
perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive before it is removed. If you unplug the drive
without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged.
Windows
Use the Safely Remove tool to eject a device.
1. Click the Safely Remove icon in your Windows System Tray to view the devices you can eject.
Windows 7
Windows 8 / Windows 10
2. If you don’t see the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray
to display all icons in the notification area.
3. In the list of devices, choose the device you want to eject. Windows displays a notification when it is
safe to remove the device.
4. Disconnect the device from the computer.
Mac
There are several ways you can eject your device from a Mac. See below for two options.
Eject via Finder window
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