Samsung G2 PORTABLE HX-MU050DC User manual

G2 Portable External Hard Drive
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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 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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Read Me First
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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