Samsung HX-MTA50DA User manual

USER MANUAL

S2 Portable Series

External Hard Drive

S2 Portable

·HXMU016DA

HX-MU016DA

HXMU025DA

HX-MU025DA

HXMU032DA

HX-MU032DA

HX-MU040DA

HXMU050DA

HX-MU050DA

HX-MU064DA

HX-MUD75DA

HX-MU010EA

HX-MUT75DA

HX-MUD10EA

S2 Portable 3.0

· ·

HX-MTA25DA

HX-MTA32DA

HX-MTA50DA

HX-MTA64DA

HX-MT025DA

HX-MT032DA

HX-MT050DA

HX-MT064DA

HX-MTD75DA

HX-MTT75DA

HX-MT010EA

HX-MTD10EA

S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive 2

Read Me First

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

The content of this User’s Manual may change without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

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 S2 Portable Series

External Hard Drive.

Quick Start Guide

A start guide is provided with the purchase of S2 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 S2 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 S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive.

User’s Manual

Icon Guide

Icon Meaning

These must be read thoroughly before using any of the functions.

Precautions

Caution

Note

This contains must-know information about functions. User must be careful.

This contains useful information about the functions.

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

Handling Precautions

User’s Manual

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.

Data Cable Usage

Shock

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.

Supplied with the rated USB BUS Power

S2 Portable Series must use the USB Bus Power. Please connect to the USB Port supplied with the rated USB BUS Power.

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.

Standardized data cable.

This may increase the wrong operation and

may cause a malfunction.

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.

Installation Related

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.

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.

S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive

User’s Manual

Magnets

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive

Read Me First

Table of Contents

User’s Manual

2About this Manual

2Quick Installation Guide

2User’s Manual

2Using this Manual

2Icon Guide

Specifications

6Introduction

7S2 Portable

8S2 Portable 3.0

9 Installation

11 Windows

Connecting your S2 Portable Series

Using your S2 Portable Series 13 Copying / Moving Files

13 Removable Disk Method

15 Safely Removing your S2 Portable Series

15 For Windows

16 For Macintosh

21 FAQ

Troubleshooting

Appendix 22 Partitioning and Changing File System Type

22 Reformat to FAT32

22 Reformat to NTFS32

22 Format in Macintosh

23 Product Certifications

23 FCC

24 Warranty Information

12 Macintosh

3Supplied with the rated USB BUS Power

3Installation Related

3Data Cable Usage

3Shock

3Humidity

4Magnets

4Disassembly and Label Removal

4Always Backup your Important Data

4Regular Virus Scanning

4Cleaning the product

4Custody Related

4Safely Remove Hardware

Handling Precautions

Introduction

S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive

17 Samsung Drive Manager Software

17 Samsung Drive Manager Installation

19 Using Samsung Drive Manager

S2 Portable Series Software

Introduction

User’s Manual

The S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive is a high-performance external hard drive that supports USB *.

Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the S2 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 S2 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.

S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive

* S2 Portable : USB 2.0

S2 Portable 3.0 : USB 3.0

S2 Portable Series comes with Samsung Drive Manager which is a Windows-based integrated-management

software that allows the convenient use of External Hard Drives.

Samsung Drive Manager supports various functions including auto backup, file / folder security, drive lock,

drive diagnostic, partition setup, and power settings.

S2 Portable does not support the Drive Lock function.

Specifications (S2 Portable)

User’s Manual

Overview

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.

LED

USB Port

LED Description

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.

1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED

2) Read / Write in Progress : Blinking LED

Components

USB 2.0-Cable Quick Start Guide Pouch

Category

Interface

Transfer Rate

Operating System

Hard Disk Capacity

Dimensions (W x H x L)

Color

Format System

500GB / 640GB

(82mm x 17mm x 111mm)

750GB / 1TB

(82mm x 18mm x 111mm)

Super Speed USB

5 Gbps Max.

USB Host Power

Windows XP / Vista / 7

Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later

NTFS

S2 Portable 3.0

Piano Black, Metal Gray

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.

S2 Portable Series

Connecting your S2 Portable

User’s Manual

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 S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to the computer.

S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive

Connecting your S2 Portable 3.0

User’s Manual

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

Figure 4. Connecting to a Laptop Computer

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.

S2 Portable Series External Hard Drive

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