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Click to expand the image. Click and hold down the mouse button, on the document you want to move. It will illuminate and a "ghost" image will move with your mouse button. Drag the mouse so that the "ghost" image hovers over the icon representing the external drive in this example, the V: drive. Let go of the mouse button and the file will copy automatically to the external drive. The contents of the external drive will display in the window. The task is complete! This is known as a "drag-and-drop" action.

Copy and Paste Double-click to open the place where the file you want to copy is located. My Documents, for example.

Find the file or folder you would like to copy and right-click on it. A drop-down menu will appear. Choose Copy. The file or folder is now copied and held in the computer's short-term memory. Double-click on the external drive. The window will change to a display of the contents of the external drive. On the top bar of the window, choose Edit. Alternatively, you may right-click on blank space within the window and a drop-down menu will appear.

Choose Paste. Complete setup steps below. Personalize Seagate Central Example. Update firmware Learn How. If it doesn't appear in one minute, download and run the Seagate Central Discovery tool.

Seagate Central helps you organize and access your digital life in one location. To enable these features:. Return to the Seagate Central Setup page. In either case, the physical procedures are the same as described above. Since the operating system does not require a fresh installation, preparing your drive for use is easier.

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My Dashboard View your dashboard. Logout Logout of your account. Detailed instructions for installing Serial ATA drives in your computer, including cabling, jumper, and operating system information, and troubleshooting problems that may arise. A Serial ATA interface cable sold separately, unless drive purchased as part of retail kit.

Maximum length is 39 inches 1 meter. A Serial ATA-compatible power cable or adapter sold separately, unless drive purchased as part of retail kit. Handling Precautions Disc drives are fragile. Do not drop or jar the drive. Handle the drive only by the edges or frame. Keep the drive in the protective anti-static container until you are ready to install it to minimize handling damage.

Drive electronics are extremely sensitive to static electricity. While installing the drive, wear a wrist strap and cable connected to ground.