Samsung M2 Portable Series User manual

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USER MANUAL
M2 Portable Series
External Hard Drive

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Read Me First
Software and user’s manuals are available for download at the Samsung External 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
M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive.
Quick Start Guide
A start guide is provided with the purchase of M2 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
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 M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive.
User 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.
The User’s Manual contains detailed information about features and instructions on using your
M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive.

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.
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
M2 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 Hard Drive. If you make an impact on the External Hard 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.
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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 Hard 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 Hard 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.
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Read Me First
Table of Contents
2About this Manual
2Quick Installation Guide
2User’s Manual
2Using this Manual
2Icon Guide
Specifications
6Introduction
7M2 Portable
8M2 Portable 3.0
9Installation
11 Windows
Connecting your M2 Portable Series
Using your M2 Portable Series
13 Copying / Moving Files
13 Removable Disk Method
15 Safely Removing your M2 Portable Series
15 For Windows
16 For Macintosh
17 FAQ
Troubleshooting
Appendix
18 Partitioning and Changing File System Type
18 Reformat to FAT32
18 Reformat to NTFS32
18 Format in Macintosh
19 Product Certifications
19 FCC
20 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
4 Regular Virus Scanning
4Cleaning the product
4Custody Related
4Safely Remove Hardware
Handling Precautions
Introduction
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Introduction
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The M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive is a high-performance external hard drive that supports USB *.
Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the M2 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 M2 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.
* M2 Portable : USB 2.0
M2 Portable 3.0 : USB 3.0

Specifications (M2 Portable)
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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 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
When you purchase a M2 Portable External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in your
product package.
Mist Gray, Noble Beige, Brown Black, Clay Orange
USB 2.0
480 Mbps Max.
USB Host Power
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later
81.90mm X 111.00mm X 17.60mm
NTFS
M2 Portable
250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 640GB / 750GB / 1TB
Category
Interface
Transfer Rate
Power
Operating System
Hard Disk Capacity
Dimensions (W x H x L)
Color
Format System
USB 2.0 Cable Quick Start Guide
M2 Portable
M2 Portable Series
LED
USB Port

When you purchase a M2 Portable 3.0 External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in your
product package.
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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.
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.
Specifications (M2 Portable 3.0)
Mist Gray, Noble Beige, Brown Black, Clay Orange
USB 3.0
5 Gbps Max.
USB Host Power
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later
(81.90mm X 111.00mm X 17.60mm)
NTFS
M2 Portable 3.0
250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 640GB / 750GB / 1TB
Category
Interface
Transfer Rate
Power
Operating System
Hard Disk Capacity
Dimensions (W x H x L)
Color
Format System
Overview
LED Description
1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED
2) Read/Write in Progress : Blinking LED
Components
Quick Start GuideM2 Portable 3.0
M2 Portable Series
USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable
LED
USB Port

Connecting your M2 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:
Connecting to a Desktop Computer
M2 Portable Series External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to the computer.
Connecting to a Laptop Computer

Connecting your M2 Portable 3.0
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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 3 and 4:
Connecting to a Desktop Computer
Connecting to a Laptop Computer
To use the M2 Portable 3.0 model at its maximum speed, you need a PC or a Host Card that supports USB 3.0 interface.