Samsung Series User manual

Portable Series
USER MANUAL
External Hard Drive
S2 Portable S2 Portable 3.0 M3 Portable
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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 Portable Series
External Hard Drive.
Quick Start Guide
A start guide is provided with the purchase of 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 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 Portable Series External Hard Drive.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section rst if you experience a problem with the product.
Icon Guide
Icon Meaning
Precautions These must be read thoroughly before using any of the functions.
Caution This contains must-know information about functions. User must be careful.
Note This contains useful information about the functions.
Software and user’s manuals are available for download at the Samsung Hard Drive website (samsunghdd.seagate.com).
The content of this User’s Manual may change without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

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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.
Supplied with the rated USB BUS Power
Your Samsung Portable Series must use the USB Bus Power. Please connect to the USB Port supplied with the rated USB BUS Power.
Installation Related
Use the product on a at 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.
Data Cable Usage
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.
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.
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.

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Magnets
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.
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.
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.
Regular Virus Scanning
Frequently scan the device for viruses and protect the external drive from virus infection.
Cleaning the product
Never use cleaning uid 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.
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.
1MB=1,000,000bytes / 1GB=1,000,000,000bytes / 1TB=1,000,000,000,000bytes
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.

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Table of Contents
Read Me First 2
2
2
2
2
About this Manual
Quick Installation Guide
User’s Manual
Using this Manual
Icon Guide
Handling Precautions 3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
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4
Supplied with the rated USB BUS Power
Installation Related
Data Cable Usage
Shock
Humidity
Magnets
Disassembly and Label Removal
Always Backup your Important Data
Regular Virus Scanning
Cleaning the product
Custody Related
Safely Remove Hardware
Introduction 6Safely Remove Hardware
Specications 7
8
S2 Portable
S2 Portable 3.0/M3 Portable
Connecting your Portable Series 9
11
12
Installation
Windows
Macintosh
Using your Portable Series 13
13
15
15
16
Copying / Moving Files
Removable Disk Method
Safely Removing your Portable Series
For Windows
For Macintosh
Portable Series Software 17
17
19
Samsung Drive Manager Software
Samsung Drive Manager Installation
Using Samsung Drive Manager
Troubleshooting 21 FAQ
Appendix 22
22
22
22
23
23
Partitioning and Changing File System Type
Reformat to FAT32
Reformat to NTFS32
Format in Macintosh
Product Certications
FCC

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Introduction
The Portable Series External Hard Drive is a high-performance external hard drive that supports USB 2.0 and
USB 3.0 *. Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the 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 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.
The 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, le / folder security, drive lock, drive
diagnostic, partition setup, and power settings.
* S2 Portable : USB 2.0
S2 Portable 3.0 : USB 3.0
M3 Portable : USB 3.0

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Specications (S2 Portable)
Category S2 Portable
Interface High Speed USB
Transfer Rate 480 Mbps Max.
USB Host Power
Operating System Windows XP / Vista / 7
Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later
Hard Disk Capacity 160GB / 250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 640GB 750GB / 1TB
Dimensions (W x H x L) (82mm x 15.6mm x 111mm) (82mm x 15.6mm x 111mm)
Color Piano Black, Snow White, Wine Red, Chocolate Brown, Sweet Pink, Ocean Blue, Metal Gray, Champagne Gold
Format System NTFS
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.
Components
S2 Portable
USB 2.0-Cable
S2 Portable Series
Quick Start Guide
Pouch
When you purchase a S2 Portable External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in your
product package.
Overview
LED
USB Port
LED Description
1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED
2) Read / Write in Progress : Blinking LED
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.

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Specications (S2 Portable 3.0 and M3 Portable)
Category S2 Portable 3.0 M3 Portable
Interface Super Speed USB
Transfer Rate 4.8 Gbps Max.
USB Host Power
Operating System Windows XP / Vista / 7
Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Later
Hard Disk Capacity 500GB / 640GB / 750GB / 1TB
Dimensions (W x H x L) (82mm x 15.6mm x 111mm) (81.9mm x 17.6mm x 110.6mm)
Color Black
Format System NTFS
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.
Components
S2 Portable 3.0 or M3 Portable USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable
S2 Portable Series
Quick Start Guide Pouch
(not included with M3 Portable)
When you purchase a Portable Series External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in your
product package.
Overview
LED
USB 3.0 Port
LED Description
1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED
2) Read / Write in Progress : Blinking LED
To use the S2 Portable 3.0 or M3 Portable at its Maximum speed, you need a PC or a Host Card that supports USB 3.0 interface.

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Connecting your S2 Portable
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.

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Connecting your S2 Portable 3.0
or M3 Portable
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 or M3 Portable model at its maximum speed, you need a PC or a Host Card that supports USB 3.0 interface.

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Windows
When you connect the Portable Series External Hard Drive to the computer a small icon will appear in the system tray
at the lower right corner of the screen.
•Figure 5. System Tray indicating an external device
The operating system will recognize and display “Samsung” drive under “My Computer.”
•Figure 6. In the Windows Explorer, you will see a new Samsung drive
You are now ready to use the Samsung Portable Series External Hard Drive.

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Macintosh
Connect your Portable Series External Hard Drive to the computer. Your Macintosh operating system will then
generate a SAMSUNG drive icon.
•Figure 7. Macintosh External Hard Drive connection icon
After clicking the SAMSUNG icon, the following folder will appear.
•Figure 8. Macintosh Folders
You are now ready to use the Samsung Portable Series External Hard Drive.
(Software included with your Portable Series External Hard Drive does not support the Mac operating environment.)
Samsung provides Samsung NTFS 3G driver which can be used to write data on NTFS-format
External Hard Drives on Mac OS. Samsung NTFS 3G driver can be downloaded from the Samsung website.
(samsunghdd.seagate.com)

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Using your Portable Series
Copying / Moving Files
Now that you have successfully installed your new Portable Series External Hard Drive, you can copy or move les or whole
folders from your new Portable Series to your computer and vice-versa.
It is important to understand the difference between Copy and Move.
Copy : is to make a duplicate folder or le and store it so that you have two copies.
Move : is to take a folder or le from one location and put it into another.
WHEN YOU MOVE A FOLDER OR FILE, YOU NO LONGER HAVE A BACKUP COPY.
Copy and paste les from the computer to the Portable Series External Hard Drive (Removable Disk Method).
Copying / Moving Files
For the purposes of this manual, we will make a copy of the Temp folder on the C drive of your computer and copy it to the
Portable Series External Hard Drive.
From the Windows Desktop click:
Start Programs Accessories Windows Explorer
•Figure 9. Getting to the Windows Explorer
From the Windows Explorer, you will see various drive letters; A, C, your C drive is your local Hard Drive.
The Portable Series will most likely be the E drive however, it could be any drive letter. For the purposes of this manual,
wewill assume that the Portable Series is the E drive. As well, for practice copying folders and les, we will copy the
Tempfolder onto the Portable Series.

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From the Windows Explorer screen:
Click Local Disk C
From the right-hand pane:
Right-click the Temp folder Click Copy
•Figure 10. When you Right-Click on a le or folder, you get another menu.
Now, we will copy the Temp folder from the Local C drive, to the Samsung E drive. From the left pane in the
WindowsExplorer : Right Click Samsung E Click Paste
•Figure 11. Using a Right-Click again, we can paste the Temp le onto the
Portable Series drive
NOTE : Detaching the USB cable while le transfer is in progress can damage your computer and/or Portable Series
External Hard Drive. If you need to disconnect the USB cable, wait for the transfer process to complete rst and
then disconnect using the “Safely Remove Hardware” option.
1) From this side, click the
Local C drive.
2) From this side, right click on the
Temp folder and choose Copy.
Right click on the Samsung E drive and choose

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Safely Removing your Portable Series
For Windows
Right-click the arrow icon from the system tray at the lower right corner of your screen.
•Figure 12. The taskbar is located at the bottom-right of the screen.
Click “Safely Remove Hardware.”
•Figure 13. The ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ prompt will list every device that is attached
to your system.
Click “Samsung Portable Series USB device”.
•Figure 14. This prompt will list all of the Mass Storage Devices like your Local Hard
drive and your Portable Series Hard drive.
When you see the “Safely Remove Hardware” message, you may safely remove the device from the system.
Use the Safely Remove button of Samsung Drive Manager to safely remove your external hard drive.
[Safely Remove button]

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For Macintosh
Click the external hard drive icon and select “Eject “SAMSUNG.””
•Figure 15. For the Macintosh click the USB icon and choose Eject "SAMSUNG"
This safely disconnects the drive. It is now safe to detach the drive from the computer.
Do not Disconnect the Portable Series External Hard Drive’s USB cable from the computer while le transfer is
in progress. Interrupting the le transfer could lead to data corruption and/or damage to your Portable Series
ExternalHardDrive.

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Portable Series Software
Samsung Drive Manager Software
Samsung Drive Manager is bundled software for Windows provided for the convenient use of your External Hard Drive.
Samsung Drive Manager comprises Samsung AutoBackup (a personal backup solution), Samsung SecretZone™
(apersonal data protection solution), Samsung Secure Manager (a secure external hard disk management solution) and
Samsung External Hard Drive management tools.
Samsung Drive Manager must be installed on a computer that is connected to your Portable Series to operate.
For further details, refer to the user manual provided with your Portable Series.
Samsung Secure Manager cannot be used if your hard disk does not support the security function.
Samsung Drive Manager Installation
1. When your PC and Samsung External Hard Drive are
connected, the Samsung Drive Manager installation screen
is automatically displayed.
The installation screen is not automatically displayed
on Windows Vista or Windows 7; you will need to
manually run Samsung Drive Manager.exe on your
Samsung External Hard Drive.
2. Select Run Samsung Drive Manager on the installation
screen, and click [OK]
3. Select a language to perform the installation in

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4. Once the preparation process is complete, InstallShield
Wizards’ greeting dialog will display.
5. Click “Next”.
6. The dialog will display the end user license agreement.
Carefully read the agreement. Select “Yes”.
7. The installation folder selection screen is displayed for
Samsung Drive Manager.
8. Set the installation folder and click “Next”

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9. On the program folder selection screen, set the program
folder in which to register Samsung Drive Manager icons
and click “Next”.
10. Your computer can be restarted after the program is
installed.
11. Conrm system restart (if desired) and click “Done”.
Restart your computer when prompted to ensure
normal execution of Samsung Drive Manager.
Using Samsung Drive Manager
Select Start (from the Windows start menu) All Programs Samsung Samsung Drive Manager
Samsung Drive Manager.
The window shown below is displayed when the program is executed.

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[ Samsung Drive Manager Screen ]
The main window of Samsung Drive Manager includes drive information, the Safely Remove Hardware button,
UnlockSecure Hard Disk button, program execution button and tool buttons.
[ Safely Remove button ]
Click Safely Remove Hardware to safely remove your hard disk.
Some models do not support this function. Then the unlock button appears in dimmed color.
When backup sources are regularly backed up using Samsung AutoBackup, they are fully backed up only during
the initial backup, and real-time backup (monitoring of backup data for auto-backup of changed data only) is
performed subsequently for your convenience.
Samsung SecretZone™ is a personal information protection solution that lets you create and use an encrypted
disk on your Samsung External Hard Drive.
By using Samsung SecretZone™, you can safely and conveniently protect important, condential and personal
data.
This function is not compatible with External Hard Drive that do not support power settings.
Refer to the Samsung Drive Manager User Manual provided with the product for further details.
Samsung Drive Manager User Manual can also be downloaded from the Samsung website.