Samsung HX-M500UAA, HX-M250UAB, HX-M500UAB, HX-M500UAE, HX-M500UAY User Manual
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M2 Portable Series
USER MANUAL
External Hard Drive
M2 Portable |
M2 Portable 3.0 |
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User Manual
Read Me First
About this Manual
Your product comes with a quick start guide and a user’s manual.
Following the instructions and precautions of this manual will ensure easier and more enjoyable use of your M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive.
Quick Start Guide
A start guide is provided with the purchase of M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive.
The quick start 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
M2 Portable Series 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 M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section first if you experience a problem with the product.
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This contains must-know information about functions. User must be careful. |
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This contains useful information about the functions. |
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Software and user’s manuals are available for download at the Samsung External Hard 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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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.
Supplied with the rated USB BUS Power
M2 Portable Series must use the USB Bus Power. Please connect to the USB Port supplied with the rated USB BUS Power.
Installation Related
Use the product on a flat surface.
Do not sit on the product and do not place a heavy object over the product.
Product case or connector can be damaged and may cause a break down.
Data Cable Usage
Standardized data cable.
This may increase the wrong operation and 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.
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.
Shock
The external 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 Hard 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.
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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 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.
Always Backup your Important Data
The external 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 Hard 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
Read Me First
2 About this Manual
2 Quick Installation Guide
2 User’s Manual
2 Using this Manual
2 Icon Guide
Handling Precautions 3 |
Installation Related |
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Supplied with the rated USB BUS Power |
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Data Cable Usage |
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Shock |
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Humidity |
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Magnets |
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Disassembly and Label Removal |
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Always Backup your Important Data |
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Regular Virus Scanning |
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Cleaning the product |
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Custody Related |
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Safely Remove Hardware |
Introduction
Specifications
Connecting your M2 Portable Series
Using your M2 Portable Series
6Introduction
7M2 Portable
8M2 Portable 3.0
9Installation
11 Windows
12Macintosh
13Copying / Moving Files
13Removable Disk Method
15Safely Removing your M2 Portable Series
15For Windows
16For Macintosh
Troubleshooting
Appendix
17FAQ
18Partitioning and Changing File System Type
18Reformat to FAT32
18Reformat to NTFS32
18Format in Macintosh
19Product Certifications
19FCC
20Warranty Information
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Introduction
The M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive is a high-performance external hard drive that supports USB *. Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the M2 Portable Series 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 M2 Portable Series 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.
* M2 Portable : USB 2.0
M2 Portable 3.0 : USB 3.0
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Specifications (M2 Portable)
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USB 2.0 |
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Transfer Rate |
480 Mbps Max. |
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Power |
USB Host Power |
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Operating System |
Windows XP / Vista / 7 |
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Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later |
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Hard Disk Capacity |
250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 640GB / 750GB / 1TB |
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Dimensions (W x H x L) |
81.90mm X 111.00mm X 17.60mm |
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Color |
Mist Gray, Noble Beige, Brown Black, Clay Orange |
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Format System |
NTFS |
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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.
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USB 2.0 Cable |
Quick Start Guide |
When you purchase a M2 Portable External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in your product package.
Overview
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USB Port |
Standby Status : Steadily lit LED |
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Read/Write in Progress : Blinking LED |
Some computers supply limited USB bus power. If your drive doesn't power on after connecting the USB cable, you may need to purchase a USB Y-cable from retailers or online shops.
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