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... designed to format a Samsung External Hard Drive and is critically important that you read and understand the results of formatting your Samsung External Hard Drive only. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS UNLESS ALL OF YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN BACKED UP AND CHECKED FOR RELIABILITY AND READABILITY. This manual describes the features, uses, and instructions to format your drive. It is designed for the advanced computer user. Samsung Format Utility Ver...
... designed to format a Samsung External Hard Drive and is critically important that you read and understand the results of formatting your Samsung External Hard Drive only. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS UNLESS ALL OF YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN BACKED UP AND CHECKED FOR RELIABILITY AND READABILITY. This manual describes the features, uses, and instructions to format your drive. It is designed for the advanced computer user. Samsung Format Utility Ver...
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Product Features Supports: • Only Samsung External Hard Drive • Windows XP / Vista / 7 • NTFS and FAT32 more than 32GB • Disk label setting • Partition the HDD into a single partition with an optional quick format Does not support: • Partition size adjustment Files Included in this Program • Samsung Format Utility Vx.x.exe • The Samsung USB Format Utility is a Windows application and is available for downloaded from Samsung's online Customer Support page. (Homepage : www.samsunghdd.com) Partitioning and Changing File System Type The Samsung ...
Product Features Supports: • Only Samsung External Hard Drive • Windows XP / Vista / 7 • NTFS and FAT32 more than 32GB • Disk label setting • Partition the HDD into a single partition with an optional quick format Does not support: • Partition size adjustment Files Included in this Program • Samsung Format Utility Vx.x.exe • The Samsung USB Format Utility is a Windows application and is available for downloaded from Samsung's online Customer Support page. (Homepage : www.samsunghdd.com) Partitioning and Changing File System Type The Samsung ...
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... NOTE: PARTITONING AND FORMATTING YOUR DRIVE WILL PERMANENTLY ERASE ALL THE FILES ON THE DRIVE. Click the Quick Format box to FAT32. 1. Enter the Volume Label if applicable Samsung Format Utility Ver. 1 4 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS UNLESS ALL OF YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN BACKED UP AND CHECKED FOR RELIABILITY AND READABILITY. 3. Reformat to FAT32 Use Samsung USB Format Utility to format your Samsung External Hard Drive to use the Quick Format option.
... NOTE: PARTITONING AND FORMATTING YOUR DRIVE WILL PERMANENTLY ERASE ALL THE FILES ON THE DRIVE. Click the Quick Format box to FAT32. 1. Enter the Volume Label if applicable Samsung Format Utility Ver. 1 4 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS UNLESS ALL OF YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN BACKED UP AND CHECKED FOR RELIABILITY AND READABILITY. 3. Reformat to FAT32 Use Samsung USB Format Utility to format your Samsung External Hard Drive to use the Quick Format option.
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Launching After connecting Samsung external hard drive to the computer, launch Samsung Auto Backup Update Tool. [Figure] Samsung Auto Backup Update Tool Icon Samsung Auto Backup Update Tool User Guide rev 1.0.0 -3-
Launching After connecting Samsung external hard drive to the computer, launch Samsung Auto Backup Update Tool. [Figure] Samsung Auto Backup Update Tool Icon Samsung Auto Backup Update Tool User Guide rev 1.0.0 -3-
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... quick start guide is provided with the purchase of S-Series External Hard Drive. User's Manual The User's Manual contains detailed information about features and instructions on how to install the product. Ref. Refer to your S-Series External Hard Drive. Software and user's manuals are available for product improvement purposes. Following the instructions and precautions of this manual will ensure easier and more enjoyable use of this User's Manual may change without prior notice for download at the Samsung Hard Drive...
... quick start guide is provided with the purchase of S-Series External Hard Drive. User's Manual The User's Manual contains detailed information about features and instructions on how to install the product. Ref. Refer to your S-Series External Hard Drive. Software and user's manuals are available for product improvement purposes. Following the instructions and precautions of this manual will ensure easier and more enjoyable use of this User's Manual may change without prior notice for download at the Samsung Hard Drive...
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... and potentially read the information provided and use your product correctly. Data Cable Usage Standardized data cable. In addition, prolonged exposure to the USB Port supplied with the product. User's Manual Handling Precautions The following information serves to ensure user's safety and prevent damage to drop and tip the product while carrying the external drive. S-Series External Hard Drive 3 If the data cable is very portable and you use the USB Bus Power. Shock The external drive is...
... and potentially read the information provided and use your product correctly. Data Cable Usage Standardized data cable. In addition, prolonged exposure to the USB Port supplied with the product. User's Manual Handling Precautions The following information serves to ensure user's safety and prevent damage to drop and tip the product while carrying the external drive. S-Series External Hard Drive 3 If the data cable is very portable and you use the USB Bus Power. Shock The external drive is...
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... capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive, as well as due to the HDD, including data damage. Do not spay cleaner directly on two or more separate and accessible storage media. Backup : Storing the original and a copy on the product. It may cause discoloration and deformation of the product. Safely Remove Hardware Always use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. S-Series External Hard Drive 4 Always Backup your Important Data The external drive...
... capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive, as well as due to the HDD, including data damage. Do not spay cleaner directly on two or more separate and accessible storage media. Backup : Storing the original and a copy on the product. It may cause discoloration and deformation of the product. Safely Remove Hardware Always use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. S-Series External Hard Drive 4 Always Backup your Important Data The external drive...
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... Files Removable Disk Method Safely Removing your S-Series For Windows For Macintosh S-Series Software 17 17 17 19 25 26 29 30 S-Series External Hard Drive Software Samsung Auto Backup Samsung Auto Backup Installation Data Backup using Samsung Auto Backup Quick Backup Restoring Backup Data Samsung SecretZone™ Virtual Drive with Samsung SecretZone™ Troubleshooting 32 FAQ Appendix 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 Partitioning and Changing File System Type Reformat to FAT32 Reformat to NTFS32 Format in Macintosh Product Certifications FCC Warranty Information S-Series External Hard...
... Files Removable Disk Method Safely Removing your S-Series For Windows For Macintosh S-Series Software 17 17 17 19 25 26 29 30 S-Series External Hard Drive Software Samsung Auto Backup Samsung Auto Backup Installation Data Backup using Samsung Auto Backup Quick Backup Restoring Backup Data Samsung SecretZone™ Virtual Drive with Samsung SecretZone™ Troubleshooting 32 FAQ Appendix 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 Partitioning and Changing File System Type Reformat to FAT32 Reformat to NTFS32 Format in Macintosh Product Certifications FCC Warranty Information S-Series External Hard...
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... External Hard Drive 6 This means that supports USB. Introduction User's Manual The S-Series External Hard Drive is part of the software bundle that comes with your S-Series External Hard Drive, allows you to instantaneously add greater storage capacity to your system without having to protect and manage your private data. "SecretZone™" , which is a high-performance external hard drive that your S-Series External Hard Drive comes fully partitioned and formatted for your use and you can instantly access to...
... External Hard Drive 6 This means that supports USB. Introduction User's Manual The S-Series External Hard Drive is part of the software bundle that comes with your S-Series External Hard Drive, allows you to instantaneously add greater storage capacity to your system without having to protect and manage your private data. "SecretZone™" , which is a high-performance external hard drive that your S-Series External Hard Drive comes fully partitioned and formatted for your use and you can instantly access to...
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... X 87mm) (82mm x 17mm x 111mm) (82mm x 18mm x 111mm) Black / White / Red / Brown Black / White / Red / Brown / Blue / Pink 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 purchase a USB Y-cable from retailers or online shops. Specifications (S1 Mini / S2 Portable) User's Manual Category Interface Transfer Rate Power Operating System Hard Disk Capacity Dimensions (W x H x L) Color Format System S1 Mini S2 Portable High Speed USB 480 Mbps Max.
... X 87mm) (82mm x 17mm x 111mm) (82mm x 18mm x 111mm) Black / White / Red / Brown Black / White / Red / Brown / Blue / Pink 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 purchase a USB Y-cable from retailers or online shops. Specifications (S1 Mini / S2 Portable) User's Manual Category Interface Transfer Rate Power Operating System Hard Disk Capacity Dimensions (W x H x L) Color Format System S1 Mini S2 Portable High Speed USB 480 Mbps Max.
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Components S2 Portable 3.0 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable Quick Start Guide Pouch When you purchase a S2 Portable 3.0 External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in Progress : Blinking LED S-Series External Hard Drive 8 USB Host Power Windows XP / Vista / 7 250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 640GB / 750GB / 1TB (82mm x 17mm x 111mm) Black FAT32 User's Manual System Requirements PC : Windows XP / Vista / 7 Upgrade your product package. Overview LED USB 3.0 Port LED Description 1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED Ref. 2) Read/Write in your operating system to the ...
Components S2 Portable 3.0 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable Quick Start Guide Pouch When you purchase a S2 Portable 3.0 External Hard Drive, make sure that all components have been included in Progress : Blinking LED S-Series External Hard Drive 8 USB Host Power Windows XP / Vista / 7 250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 640GB / 750GB / 1TB (82mm x 17mm x 111mm) Black FAT32 User's Manual System Requirements PC : Windows XP / Vista / 7 Upgrade your product package. Overview LED USB 3.0 Port LED Description 1) Standby Status : Steadily lit LED Ref. 2) Read/Write in your operating system to the ...
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S-Series External Hard Drive 9 Connecting to the computer. Insert the USB cable to the desktop/laptop computer as outlined in Figures 1 and 2: Figure 1. User's Manual Connecting your S1 Mini / S2 Portable Installation Verify that the computer meets the minimum system requirements as shown in #System Requirements. Connecting to a Laptop Computer Your S-Series External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to a Desktop Computer Figure 2.
S-Series External Hard Drive 9 Connecting to the computer. Insert the USB cable to the desktop/laptop computer as outlined in Figures 1 and 2: Figure 1. User's Manual Connecting your S1 Mini / S2 Portable Installation Verify that the computer meets the minimum system requirements as shown in #System Requirements. Connecting to a Laptop Computer Your S-Series External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to a Desktop Computer Figure 2.
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Insert the USB cable to the desktop/laptop computer as outlined in Figures 3 and 4: Figure 3. Connecting to a Laptop Computer LED Color - USB 2.0 : Green - Connecting your S2 Portable 3.0 User's Manual Installation Verify that supports USB 3.0 interface. USB 3.0 : Blue To use the S2 Portable 3.0 model at its maximum speed, you need a PC or a Host Card that the computer meets the minimum system requirements as shown in #System Requirements. Connecting to a Desktop Computer Figure 4. S-Series External Hard Drive 10
Insert the USB cable to the desktop/laptop computer as outlined in Figures 3 and 4: Figure 3. Connecting to a Laptop Computer LED Color - USB 2.0 : Green - Connecting your S2 Portable 3.0 User's Manual Installation Verify that supports USB 3.0 interface. USB 3.0 : Blue To use the S2 Portable 3.0 model at its maximum speed, you need a PC or a Host Card that the computer meets the minimum system requirements as shown in #System Requirements. Connecting to a Desktop Computer Figure 4. S-Series External Hard Drive 10
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In the Windows Explorer, you connect the S-Series External Hard Drive to use the Samsung S-Series External Hard Drive. Figure 6. Figure 5. System Tray indicating an external device The operating system will recognize and display "Samsung" drive under "My Computer." S-Series External Hard Drive 11 User's Manual Windows When you will see a new Samsung drive You are now ready to the computer a small icon will appear in the system tray at the lower right corner of the screen.
In the Windows Explorer, you connect the S-Series External Hard Drive to use the Samsung S-Series External Hard Drive. Figure 6. Figure 5. System Tray indicating an external device The operating system will recognize and display "Samsung" drive under "My Computer." S-Series External Hard Drive 11 User's Manual Windows When you will see a new Samsung drive You are now ready to the computer a small icon will appear in the system tray at the lower right corner of the screen.
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Stop & Read (Software included with your S-Series External Hard Drive to use the Samsung S-Series External Hard Drive. Macintosh External HDD connection icon After clicking the SAMSUNG icon, the following folder will then generate a SAMSUNG. Figure 8. Macintosh Folders You are now ready to the computer. Your Macintosh operating system will appear. Figure 7. User's Manual Macintosh Connect your S-Series External Hard Drive does not support the Mac operating environment.) S-Series External Hard Drive 12
Stop & Read (Software included with your S-Series External Hard Drive to use the Samsung S-Series External Hard Drive. Macintosh External HDD connection icon After clicking the SAMSUNG icon, the following folder will then generate a SAMSUNG. Figure 8. Macintosh Folders You are now ready to the computer. Your Macintosh operating system will appear. Figure 7. User's Manual Macintosh Connect your S-Series External Hard Drive does not support the Mac operating environment.) S-Series External Hard Drive 12
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..., right click on the Samsung E drive and choose NOTE : Detaching the USB cable while file transfer is in the Windows Explorer : Right Click Samsung E Click Paste Figure 11. Now, we can damage your computer and/or S-Series External Stop & Read Hard Drive. User's Manual From the Windows Explorer screen: Click Local Disk C From the right-hand pane: Right-click the Temp folder Click Copy Figure 10. From the...
..., right click on the Samsung E drive and choose NOTE : Detaching the USB cable while file transfer is in the Windows Explorer : Right Click Samsung E Click Paste Figure 11. Now, we can damage your computer and/or S-Series External Stop & Read Hard Drive. User's Manual From the Windows Explorer screen: Click Local Disk C From the right-hand pane: Right-click the Temp folder Click Copy Figure 10. From the...
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... is connected to backup individual files. S-Series External Hard Drive 3. S-Series Software User's Manual S-Series External Hard Drive Software Samsung S-Series External Hard Drive comes with Samsung Auto Backup and Samsung SecretZone™. The application provides both manual and automatic (scheduled) backup features and includes various backup options such as backup in compressed file format and use of filters for backup files. Select "Install Samsung Tools" and the click "OK." Select "Install Samsung Auto Backup to install the applications. Select "Install Samsung Tools" to start...
... is connected to backup individual files. S-Series External Hard Drive 3. S-Series Software User's Manual S-Series External Hard Drive Software Samsung S-Series External Hard Drive comes with Samsung Auto Backup and Samsung SecretZone™. The application provides both manual and automatic (scheduled) backup features and includes various backup options such as backup in compressed file format and use of filters for backup files. Select "Install Samsung Tools" and the click "OK." Select "Install Samsung Auto Backup to install the applications. Select "Install Samsung Tools" to start...
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... by Mac systems. S-Series External Hard Drive 32 Check the power supply to FAT32 for the drive, partitioning arrangement, type of insufficient power. To use the S2 Portable 3.0 model at its Maximum speed, you boot up your computer does not support USB 2.0 or if you connect it into a different USB port. A4. I connected my S-Series External Hard Drive, and the computer seems to NTFS, data stored in the drive can 't copy files. Try connecting S-Series External Hard Drive to 32GB. If you need to download a format utility...
... by Mac systems. S-Series External Hard Drive 32 Check the power supply to FAT32 for the drive, partitioning arrangement, type of insufficient power. To use the S2 Portable 3.0 model at its Maximum speed, you boot up your computer does not support USB 2.0 or if you connect it into a different USB port. A4. I connected my S-Series External Hard Drive, and the computer seems to NTFS, data stored in the drive can 't copy files. Try connecting S-Series External Hard Drive to 32GB. If you need to download a format utility...
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... downloaded from Samsung's online Customer Support page.) Figure 34. Stop & Read DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS UNLESS ALL OF YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN BACKED UP AND CHECKED FOR RELIABILITY AND READABILITY. Use Samsung USB Format Utility to FAT32 - PARTITIONING AND FORMATTING YOUR DRIVE WILL PERMANENTLY ERASE ALL THE FILES ON THE DRIVE. Appendix User's Manual WARNING - Reformat to FAT32 Reformat to NTFS Reformat in Macintosh Reformat to format your S-Series External Hard Drive and change the file...
... downloaded from Samsung's online Customer Support page.) Figure 34. Stop & Read DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS UNLESS ALL OF YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN BACKED UP AND CHECKED FOR RELIABILITY AND READABILITY. Use Samsung USB Format Utility to FAT32 - PARTITIONING AND FORMATTING YOUR DRIVE WILL PERMANENTLY ERASE ALL THE FILES ON THE DRIVE. Appendix User's Manual WARNING - Reformat to FAT32 Reformat to NTFS Reformat in Macintosh Reformat to format your S-Series External Hard Drive and change the file...
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... function properly under our warranties. improper installation; Please contact Samsung with any misuse contrary to the Samsung external hard disk drive but does not supersede regional and national laws and regulations. Limited Warranty Samsung makes the following limited warranty applies to the instructions in the user's manual; User's Manual Warranty Information The following limited warranties during the warranty period: (a) the Products will be properly packaged in original packing with a functionally equivalent...
... function properly under our warranties. improper installation; Please contact Samsung with any misuse contrary to the Samsung external hard disk drive but does not supersede regional and national laws and regulations. Limited Warranty Samsung makes the following limited warranty applies to the instructions in the user's manual; User's Manual Warranty Information The following limited warranties during the warranty period: (a) the Products will be properly packaged in original packing with a functionally equivalent...
