Samsung G2 PORTABLE HX-MU050DC Manuale utente

G2 Portable External Hard Drive

User’s manual

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HX-MU032DC

HX-MU050DC

HX-MU064DC

HX-MU040DC

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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 G2 Portable

External Hard Drive.

Quick Start Guide

A start guide is provided with the purchase of G2 Portable 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

G2 Portable 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 G2 Portable External Hard Drive.

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

Ref.

User’s Manual

Software and user’s 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.

Handling Precautions

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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

G2 Portable 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.

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.

Safely Remove Hardware

Always use the Safely Remove Hardware feature before shutting down the HDD 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

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Table of Contents

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2About this Manual

2Quick Installation Guide

2User’s Manual

2Using this Manual

Specifications 7System Requirements

7Components

7Overview

8Installation

9Windows

Connecting your G2 Portable

Using your G2 Portable 11 Copying/Moving Files

11 Removable Disk Method

13 Safely Removing your G2 Portable

13 For Windows

14 For Macintosh

G2 Portable Software 15 G2 Portable 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

Troubleshooting

Appendix 31 Partitioning and Changing File System Type

31 Reformat to FAT32

32 Reformat to NTFS 32

32 Format in Macintosh

33 Product Certifications

33 FCC

34 Warranty Information

10 Macintosh

Handling Precautionst 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

Introduction

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The G2 Portable External Hard Drive is a high-performance external hard drive that supports USB.

Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the G2 Portable 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 G2 Portable 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 G2 Portable External Hard Drive, allows you to protect and manage your private data.

Specifications

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Category

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.

Interface

Transfer Rate

Power

Operating System

Hard Disk Capacity

Dimensions (W x H x L)

Color

Format System

Specification

High Speed USB

480 Mbps Max.

USB Host Power

Windows XP / Vista / 7

Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later

250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 640GB

(82mm x 17mm x 111mm)

FAT32

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.

Cobalt Black / Coral Blue / Olive Green / Silver White

LED

USB Port

Components

Overview

Ref.

LED Description

1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED

2) Read / Write in Progress : Blinking LED

Quick Start Guide

USB Cable

When you purchase a G2 Portable External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been

included in your product package.

Connecting your G2 Portable

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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:

Your G2 Portable External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to the computer.

Figure 1. Connecting to a Desktop Computer

Figure 2. Connecting to a Laptop Computer

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Windows

When you connect the G2 Portable External Hard Drive to the computer a device icon will appear in the system tray

at the lower right corner of the screen.

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

Figure 3. System Tray indicating an external device

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 G2 Portable External Hard Drive.

Macintosh

Connect your G2 Portable External Hard Drive to the computer. Your Macintosh operating system will then

generate a SAMSUNG.

Figure 5. Macintosh External HDD connection icon

Figure 6. Macintosh Folders

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

You are now ready to use the Samsung G2 Portable External Hard Drive.

(Software included with your G2 Portable External Hard Drive does not support the Mac operating environment.)

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