Seagate Game Drive for PlayStation® Consoles
Add-on storage for PlayStation®5 consoles and PlayStation®4 consoles
Quick Start Guide
Follow these steps to connect and format your Seagate Game Drive for PlayStation consoles.
Connection and Setup
Step 1: Connect the Drive
Connect the Seagate Game Drive to your PlayStation console using the provided USB cable. Place the drive at least 10 cm (4 inches) away from the console to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI).
[Visual Description: Image shows the Game Drive connected via USB cable to the rear port of a PlayStation console.]
Step 2: Navigate Console Settings
Access your console's settings menu to format the drive. The path differs slightly between PS5 and PS4:
- For PS5 Console: Navigate to Settings > Storage > USB Extended Storage > Format as USB Extended Storage.
- For PS4 Console: Navigate to Settings > Devices > USB Storage Devices > Game Drive > Format as Extended Storage.
[Visual Description: Images show the respective settings menus for PS5 and PS4 consoles, highlighting the path to storage formatting.]
Step 3: Format the Drive
Follow the on-screen prompts to format the Game Drive. This action will erase all data on the drive. Ensure any important data is backed up before proceeding.
[Visual Description: Image shows the formatting confirmation screen on the PlayStation console.]
Important Information
- Placement: To minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI), place the Game Drive at least 10 cm (4 in) from the PlayStation® console.
- Safe Removal: To protect your data, always follow the safe removal procedures for your operating system when disconnecting your product.
Support and Warranty
- For customer support, visit: www.seagate.com/game-drive-ps-le
- To review your drive's warranty details, open the Seagate Retail Limited Warranty Statement on your drive or go to: www.seagate.com/retailwarranty
- For warranty service, customer support within your jurisdiction, or to find authorized Seagate service centers, visit: www.seagate.com
- To review the end-user license agreement applicable to this drive, go to: www.seagate.com/legal-privacy/end-user-license-agreement
Compliance and Legal
FCC Declaration of Conformance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 installations.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
China RoHS 2
China RoHS 2 (Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products) mandates compliance with hazardous substance restrictions. This product's Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) is determined to be 20 years.
Hazardous Substances Table (China RoHS 2)
| Part Name | Lead (Pb) | Mercury (Hg) | Cadmium (Cd) | Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) | Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs) | Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) | DBP | DIBP | BBP | DEHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Disk Drive (HDD) | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| External Hard Drive Printed Circuit Board (Bridge PCBA) | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Power Supply (if provided) | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Interface Cable (if provided) | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Other Enclosure Components | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
Note 1: 'O' indicates that the content of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials of this component does not exceed the national standard requirements. 'X' indicates that the content exceeds the requirements in at least one homogeneous material.
Note 2: Components not listed above do not exceed the national standard requirements.
Taiwan RoHS
This product complies with Taiwan RoHS requirements (CNS 15663), including "Marking of presence" standards.
Marking of Presence Table (Taiwan RoHS)
| Equipment Name | Model | Unit | Lead (Pb) | Mercury (Hg) | Cadmium (Cd) | Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) | Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs) | Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Storage Device | SRDOLFO | O | O | O | O | O | O |
Note: 'O' indicates the content of the restricted substance does not exceed the reference percentage value. '—' indicates the restricted substance corresponds to an exemption.
Legal Disclaimer
Seagate and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. (SIE) disclaim all liability for data loss, loss of profit, or any other loss or damage suffered by you or any third party, whether direct, indirect, consequential, special, or incidental, resulting from the use of this product.
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