How do I install Seagate external hard drive to MacBook?

I have a MacBook that I bought in 2009. I have lots of photos and documents that need to be carried over to an external hard drive. However, after buying a hard drive at the apple store my computer will not install it. It won't comply with the software. Any suggestions?

That drive requires Mac OS X v10.6 or later and USB 3.0 >  http://store.apple.com/us/product/HB419ZM/A/seagate-1tb-backup-plus-usb-30-porta ble-external-hard-drive-v2-for-mac?fnode=5f
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