Samsung HX-DU010EC, HX-DU015EC, HX-DU020EC User Manual
G3 Station External Hard Drive
User’s manual
HX-DU010EC
HX-DU015EC
HX-DU020EC
User’s Manual
Read Me First
About this Manual
Your product comes with a quick installation guide and a user’s manual.
Following the instructions and precautions of this manual will ensure easier and more enjoyable use of your
G3 Station External Hard Drive.
Quick Installation Guide
An installation guide is provided with the purchase of G3 Station External Hard Drive.
The Quick Installation Guide explains product components and provides simple instructions on how to install the product.
User’s Manual
The User’s Manual contains detailed information about features and instructions on using your
G3 Station External Hard Drive.
Using this Manual
Carefully read and understand the “Handling Precautions” section before using the product.
Failure to follow all the instructions as outlined in the Handling Precautions section could result in damage to you or to your
G3 Station External Hard Drive.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section first if you experience a problem with the product.
Icon Guide
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Precautions
These must be read thoroughly before using any of the functions.
Meaning
Caution
Note
Software and user manuals are available for download at the Samsung Hard Disk Drive website (www.samsunghdd.com).
The content of this User’s Manual may change without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
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This contains must-know information about functions. User must be careful.
This contains useful information about the functions.
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Handling Precautions
The following information serves to ensure user’s safety and prevent damage to user’s properties.
Carefully read the information provided and use your product correctly.
Use the rated Power adapter
Use only the power adapter supplied with the
product or approved by Samsung Electronics.
Installation Related
Do not sit on the product and
Use the product on a flat
surface.
Avoid blocking the vent at the
bottom or side of the external drive.
If the vent is blocked, there is a danger of
damaging the external drive or overheating
the inside of the product.
do not place a heavy object over
the product.
Product case or connector can be damaged
and may cause a break down.
Power Related
Do not touch the main plug or
power cord with hands.
There is a danger of electric shock.
Do not bend the power cord
excessively or do not place a heavy
object over the power cord.
If the power cord is damaged, it may
cause electric shock or fire and may
increase the wrong operation.
Data Cable Usage
Standardized data cable.
This may increase the wrong operation and
may cause a malfunction.
Do not use a damaged or loose
main plug or power cord or power
outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not unplug the power cord out
by pulling the cable only.
If the power cord is damaged, it may cause
electric shock.
Do not severely bend the data
cable and do not place a heavy
object over the data cable.
If the data cable is damaged, it may cause a
malfunction.
Do not unplug the data cable by
severely pulling the cable.
This may damage connector on the product
and may cause a problem with the product.
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Shock
The External Hard Drive is very portable and you may easily drop it.
Take care not to drop and tip the product while carrying the External Hard Drive.
If you make an impact on the external drive, it may cause bad sectors on the disk.
Bad sectors can cause various and potentially read/write errors.
Humidity
If you use the product in places exposed to humidity, it may danger of electric shock.
In addition, prolonged exposure to moisture can corrode various parts and components.
Magnets
Magnetic objects can cause various types of damage to the External Hard Drive,
including data damage.
Keep magnets and magnetic objects away from the External Hard Drive.
Disassembly and Label Removal
For repair, please visit the designated (samsung) customer service center.
Unauthorized disassembly, repair, or reform of the product and unauthorized removal
of the labeling will void your warranty.
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Always Backup your Important Data
The External Hard Drive manufacturer does not guarantee data stored in the External Hard Drive
and will not assume responsibility for any mental or material damage incurred during data recovery.
Backup : Storing the original and a copy on two or more separate and accessible storage media.
Regular Virus Scanning
Frequently scan the device for viruses and protect the external drive from virus infection.
Cleaning the product
Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals.
Do not spay cleaner directly on the product.
It may cause discoloration and deformation of the product.
Custody Related
Keep the product and accessories out of the reach of children. It may cause personal injuries and problem.
Safely Remove Hardware
Always use the Safely Remove Hardware feature before shutting down the External Hard Drive or disconnecting the USB cable and power cable.
1MB=1,000,000bytes / 1GB=1,000,000,000bytes / 1TB=1,000,000,000,000bytes
Actual accessible capacity may vary from advertised capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive, as well as due to your computer's operating system.
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Table of Contents
User’s Manual
Read Me First
Handling Precautionst
Specifications
Connecting your G3 Station
2 About this Manual
2 Quick Installation Guide
2 User’s Manual
2 Using this Manual
2 Icon Guide
3 Use the reted Power adapter
3 Installation Related
3 Power Related
3 Data Cable Usage
4 Shock
4 Humidity
4 Magnets
4 Disassembly and Label Removal
4 Always Backup your Important Data
4 Regular Virus Scanning
4 Cleaning the product
4 Custody Related
4 Safely Remove Hardware
6 System Requirements
7 Components
7 Overview
8 Installation
9 Windows
10 Macintosh
Using your G3 Station
G3 Station Software
Troubleshooting
Appendix
11 Copying / Moving Files
11 Removable Disk Method
13 Safely Removing your G3 Station
13 For Windows
14 For Macintosh
15 G3 Station External Hard Drive Software
15 Samsung Auto Backup
15 Samsung Auto Backup Installation
17 Data Backup using Samsung Auto Backup
23 Quick Backup
24 Restoring Backup Data
27 Samsung SecretZone™
28 Virtual Drive with Samsung SecretZone™
30 FAQ
31 Partitioning and Changing File System Type
31 Reformat to FAT32
32 Reformat to NTFS
32 Format in Macintosh
33 Product Certifications
33 FCC
34 Warranty Information
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Introduction
The G3 Station External Hard Drive is a high-performance External Hard Disk that supports USB 2.0.
Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the G3 Station External Hard Drive makes it possible for you to
instantaneously add greater storage capacity to your system without having to take the computer apart.
This means that your G3 Station External Hard Drive comes fully partitioned and formatted for your use
and you can instantly access to the drive by simply plugging it into your computer through a USB port.
Rebooting and other cumbersome steps are not necessary.
SecretZone™, which is part of the software bundle that comes with your G3 Station External Hard Drive,
allows you to protect and manage your private data.
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Specifications
Category
Interface
Transfer Rate
Power
Operating System
Hard Disk Capacity
Dimensions (W x H x L)
Color
Format System
USB 2.0
480 Mbps Max.
DC +12V, 2.0A
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later
1TB / 1.5TB / 2TB
119.5mm X 41.85mm X 192.8mm
Cobalt Black / Silver White
NTFS
System Requirements
PC : Windows XP / Vista / 7
Macintosh : Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later
Upgrade your operating system to the latest version to enjoy better performance and reliability.
Specification
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Components
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USB Cable
Samsung G3 Station External Hard Drive
When you purchase a G3 Station External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in your product package.
Overview
Power Adapter
Installation Guide
There are ports to connect various cables including
USB on the backside of G3 Station
LED
LED Description
1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED
2) Read / Write in Progress : Blinking LED
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USB 2.0
Power
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Connecting your G3 Station
Installation
Verify that the computer meets the minimum system requirements as outlined in #System Requirements.
Insert the USB cable to the desktop/laptop computer as shown in Figures 1 and 2:
Figure 1. Connecting a G3 Station
G3 Station will not power on when
the USB Cable disconnected.
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Plug in the power adapter and connect the USB cable to the corresponding port on your desktop PC or notebook PC.
Figure 2. Power on a G3 Station
Turn the power on your drive with power dial.
Now you can enjoy your drive.
Your G3 Station External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to the computer.
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Windows
When you connect the G3 Station External Hard Drive to the computer a device icon will appear
in the system tray at the lower right corner of the screen.
Figure 3. System Tray indicating an external device
The operating system will recognize and display "Samsung” drive under “My Computer.”
Figure 4. In the Windows Explorer, you will see a new Samsung drive
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You are now ready to use the Samsung G3 Station External Hard Drive.
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Macintosh
Connect your G3 Station External Hard Drive to the computer.
Your Macintosh operating system will then generate a SAMSUNG.
Figure 5. Macintosh External Hard Drive connection icon
After clicking the SAMSUNG icon, the following folder will appear.
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Figure 6. Macintosh Folders
You are now ready to use the Samsung G3 Station External Hard Drive.
Samsung provides Samsung NTFS 3G driver which can be used to write data on NTFS-format External Hard
Drives on Mac OS. Samsung NTFS 3G driver can be downloaded from the Samsung website.
(http://www.samsunghdd.com Support Download External HDD)
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Using your G3 Station
Copying / Moving Files
Now that you have successfully installed your new G3 Station External Hard Drive,
you copy or move files or whole folders from your new G3 Station to your computer and vice-versa.
It is important to understand the difference between Copy and Move.
Copy : is to make a duplicate folder or file and store it so that you have two copies.
Move : is to take a folder or file from one location and put it into another.
WHEN YOU MOVE A FOLDER OR FILE, YOU NO LONGER HAVE A BACKUP COPY.
Copy and paste files from the computer to the G3 Station External Hard Drive (Removable Disk Method).
Removable Disk Method
For the purposes of this manual, we will make a copy of the Temp folder on the C drive of your computer and
copy it to the G3 Station External Hard Drive.
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From the Windows Desktop click:
Start Programs Accessories Windows Explorer
Figure 7. Getting to the Windows Explorer
From the Windows Explorer, you will see various drive letters; A, C, your C drive is your local
Hard Disk Drive. The G3 Station Drive will most likely be the E drive however, it could be any drive letter.
For the purposes of this manual, we will assume that the G3 Station drive is the E drive.
As well, for practice copying folders and files, we will copy the Temp folder onto the G3 Station drive.
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