Samsung G3 Station HX-DU020EC User manual

HX-DU010EC
HX-DU015EC
HX-DU020EC
G3 Station External Hard Drive
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About this Manual
User’s Manual
Using this Manual
User’s Manual
Your product comes with a quick installation guide and a user’s manual.
Following the instructions and precautions of this manual will ensure easier and more enjoyable use of your
G3 Station External Hard Drive.
Quick Installation Guide
An installation guide is provided with the purchase of G3 Station External Hard Drive.
The Quick Installation Guide explains product components and provides simple instructions on how to install the product.
The User’s Manual contains detailed information about features and instructions on using your
G3 Station External Hard Drive.
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
G3 Station External Hard Drive.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section first if you experience a problem with the product.
Icon Guide
Software and user 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.
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.

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.
Do not unplug the power cord out
by pulling the cable only.
If the power cord is damaged, it may cause
electric shock.
Power Related
Data Cable Usage
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.
Use the rated Power adapter
Use only the power adapter supplied with the
product or approved by Samsung Electronics.
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.
Avoid blocking the vent at the
bottom or side of the external drive.
If the vent is blocked, there is a danger of
damaging the external drive or overheating
the inside of the product.
Do not touch the main plug or
power cord with hands.
There is a danger of electric shock.
Do not use a damaged or loose
main plug or power cord or power
outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not bend the power cord
excessively or do not place a heavy
object over the power cord.
If the power cord is damaged, it may
cause electric shock or fire and may
increase the wrong operation.
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

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.
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 / 1TB=1,000,000,000,000bytes
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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
2 Icon Guide
Handling Precautionst
Specifications 6System Requirements
7Components
7Overview
8Installation
9Windows
11 Copying/Moving Files
11 Removable Disk Method
13 Safely Removing your G3 Station
13 For Windows
14 For Macintosh
15 G3 Station 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 Format in Macintosh
33 Product Certifications
33 FCC
34 Warranty Information
10 Macintosh
Connecting your G3 Station
Using your G3 Station
G3 Station Software
3Use the reted Power adapter
3Installation Related
3Power Related
3Data Cable Usage
4Shock
4Humidity
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 G3 Station External Hard Drive is a high-performance external hard disk drive that supports USB 2.0.
Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the G3 Station 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 G3 Station 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 G3 Station External Hard Drive,
allows you to protect and manage your private data.
Specifications
Category
Interface
Transfer Rate
Power
Operating System
Hard Disk Capacity
Dimensions (W x H x L)
Color
Format System
Specification
USB 2.0
480 Mbps Max.
DC +12V, 2.0A
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later
1TB / 1.5TB / 2TB
119.5mm X 41.85mm X 192.8mm
NTFS
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.
System Requirements
Cobalt Black / Silver White
Reformatting for Mac OS may be required (Refer to the 31, 32 page).

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When you purchase a G3 STATION External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in your product package.
Components
USB Cable Power Adapter
Samsung G3 Station External Hard Drive Installation Guide
Overview There are ports to connect various cables including
USB on the backside of G3 Station
LED Description
1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED
2) Read / Write in Progress : Blinking LED
LED
Power
USB 2.0

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Installation
Figure 1. Connecting a G3 Station
Figure 2. Power on a G3 Station
Connecting your G3 Station
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 G3 Station External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to the computer.
Plug in the power adapter and connect the USB cable to the corresponding port on your desktop PC or notebook PC.
Turn the power on your drive with power dial.
Now you can enjoy your drive.
G3 Station will not power on when
the USB Cable disconnected.

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Windows
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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When you connect the G3 Station External Hard Drive to the computer a device icon will appear
in the system tray at the lower right corner of the screen.
You are now ready to use the Samsung G3 Station External Hard Drive.

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Macintosh
After clicking the SAMSUNG icon, the following folder will appear.
Connect your G3 Station 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
You are now ready to use the Samsung G3 Station External Hard Drive.
(Software included with your G3 Station External Hard Drive does not support the Mac operating environment.)
Reformatting for Mac OS may be required (Refer to the 31, 32 page).