Samsung S2 PORTABLE, S1 MINI User Manual

S1 Mini

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S2 Portable S2 Portable 3.0

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S-Series External Hard Drive

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User’s 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 S-Series External Hard Drive.

Quick Start Guide

A start guide is provided with the purchase of S-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 S-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 S-Series External Hard Drive.

Refer to the Troubleshooting section first if you experience a problem with the product.

Software and user’s manuals are available for download at the Samsung Hard Drive website (www.samsunghdd.com).

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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

S-Series must use the USB Bus Power. Please connect to the USB Port supplied with the rated USB BUS Power.

Installation Related

Do not sit on the product and

Use the product on a flat surface.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 HDD, 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 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.

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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 HDD or disconnecting the USB cable and power cable.

1MB=1,000,000bytes / 1GB=1,000,000,000bytes

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 Precautions

Introduction

Specifications

Connecting your S-Series

2 About this Manual 2 Quick Installation Guide 2 User’s Manual 2 Using this Manual

3 Supplied with the rated USB BUS Power 3 Installation Related 3 Data Cable Usage 3 Shock 3 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 Introduction

7 S1 Mini / S2 Portable 8 S2 Portable 3.0

9 Installation 11 Windows 12 Macintosh

Using your S-Series

S-Series Software

Troubleshooting

Appendix

13 Copying / Moving Files 13 Removable Disk Method 15 Safely Removing your S-Series 15 For Windows 16 For Macintosh

17 S-Series External Hard Drive Software 17 Samsung Auto Backup 17 Samsung Auto Backup Installation 19 Data Backup using Samsung Auto Backup 25 Quick Backup 26 Restoring Backup Data 29 Samsung SecretZone™ 30 Virtual Drive with Samsung SecretZone™

32 FAQ

33 Partitioning and Changing File System Type 33 Reformat to FAT32 34 Reformat to NTFS32 34 Format in Macintosh 35 Product Certifications 35 FCC 36 Warranty Information

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Introduction

The S-Series External Hard Drive is a high-performance external hard drive that supports USB. Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the S-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 S-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.

Rebooting and other cumbersome steps are not necessary. “SecretZone™” , which is part of the software bundle that comes with your S-Series External Hard Drive, allows you to protect and manage your private data.

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Specifications (S1 Mini / S2 Portable)

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Category

Interface

Transfer Rate

Power

Operating System

Hard Disk Capacity

Dimensions (W x H x L)

Color

Format System

S2 Portable 3.0

Super Speed USB

5 Gbps Max.

USB Host Power

Windows 2000 Pro / XP / Vista / 7

250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 640GB

(82mm x 17mm x 111mm)

Black

FAT32

System Requirements

PC : Windows® 2000 Pro / XP / Vista / 7  Upgrade your operating system to the latest version to enjoy better performance and reliability.

Components

USB 3.0 Micro-B CableS2 Portable 3.0

When you purchase a S2 Portable 3.0 External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in your product package.

Quick Start Guide Pouch

Overview

LED

USB 3.0 Port

LED Description

1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED

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2) 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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Connecting your S1 Mini / S2 Portable

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 to a Desktop Computer

Figure 2. Connecting to a Laptop Computer

Your S-Series External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to the computer.

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Connecting your S2 Portable 3.0

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 3 and 4:

Figure 3. Connecting to a Desktop Computer

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Figure 4. Connecting to a Laptop Computer

LED Color

- USB 2.0 : Green

- USB 3.0 : Blue

To use the S2 Portable 3.0 model at its maximum speed, you need a PC or a Host Card that supports USB 3.0 interface.

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Windows

When you connect the S-Series External Hard Drive to the computer a small icon will appear in the system tray at the lower right corner of the screen.

Figure 5. System Tray indicating an external device

The operating system will recognize and display "Samsung” drive under “My Computer.”

Figure 6. In the Windows Explorer, you will see a new Samsung drive

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You are now ready to use the Samsung S-Series External Hard Drive.

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Macintosh

Connect your S-Series External Hard Drive to the computer. Your Macintosh operating system will then generate a SAMSUNG.

Figure 7. Macintosh External HDD connection icon

After clicking the SAMSUNG icon, the following folder will appear.

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Figure 8. Macintosh Folders

You are now ready to use the Samsung S-Series External Hard Drive. (Software included with your S-Series External Hard Drive does not support the Mac operating environment.)

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