User manual SAMSUNG S2 PORTABLE QUICK START MANUAL

[. . . ] Protect the HDD from being dropped or tipped over during both use and storage. Impact can make the read/write head to collide with the disk so it may cause bad sectors. Depending on their location, bad sectors can cause various and potentially terminal disk read/write errors. Magnets Magnetic objects can cause various types of damage to the HDD, including data corruption. Keep magnets and magnetic objects away from the HDD. Regular Virus Scanning Frequently scan the device for viruses and protect the device from virus infection. Safely Remove Hardware Always use the Safely Remove Hardware feature before shutting down the HDD or disconnecting the USB cable. 1MB=1, 000, 000bytes and 1GB=1, 000, 000, 000bytes The storage capacity may differ depending on the drive formatting method, partition arrangement, and the type of operating system used. S2 Portable External Hard Drive 4 User's Manual Windows When you connect the S2 Portable External Hard Disk Drive to the computer a small icon will appear in the system tray at the lower right corner of the screen. Figure 3. [. . . ] Clicking "Next" without making any change in this dialog sets the application to backup all types of files from the source. S2 Portable External Hard Drive 19 User's Manual Figure 18. Backup Scheduling Dialog It's even possible for the user to schedule automatic backups. Click "Add" to configure and add a new Auto Backup schedule. Clicking the "Add" button will prompt the New Schedule dialog. Figure 19. New Schedule Dialog Select how often and when you wish Auto Backup to be performed and then click "OK. " From the Backup Scheduling dialog, click "Finish" to exit the backup configuration wizard. Samsung Auto Backup is configured to perform real time backup by default. Therefore, the application will automatically back up the content of "My Documents" after you exit the backup configuration wizard. S2 Portable External Hard Drive 20 User's Manual Figure 20. Initial Application Screen Once you have successfully configured Auto Backup, a new icon will appear on your system tray. In this icon, the red section of the bar indicates the amount of storage device space used and the green section indicates the amount of space available. Figure 21. System Tray Double-click the icon to view detailed information about the device's space use. Figure 22. System Tray Select original file(s) you wish to back up by checking the file(s) and/or folder(s) from the Original File Selection window. S2 Portable External Hard Drive 21 User's Manual Figure 23. Original File Selection Screen ­ Manual Backup Select "Backup" from the "Task" menu or click "Backup" from the toolbar. Figure 24. Backup Completion Dialog S2 Portable External Hard Drive 22 User's Manual Quick Backup Select file(s) and/or folder(s) you wish to back up. Right-click on your selection and then select "Quick Backup" from the context menu. Figure 25. Original File Selection Screen ­ Quick Backup Figure 26. Backup Completion Dialog Stop & Read Quick Backup will only function with the backup device properly configured. Files and folder that have been backed up with Quick Backup are automatically stored as backups of originals. S2 Portable External Hard Drive 23 User's Manual Restoring Backup Data You can restore your backup data using Samsung Auto Backup. To restore your backup data using Samsung Auto Backup, you will need to launch the restore wizard. First, select the file(s) and/or folder(s) you with to restore and: Right-click on selected files and select "Restore. " Select "Restore" from the "Task" menu. Check the power supply to S2 Portable External Hard Disk Drive. Ticking noise is an indication of insufficient power. If the drive is not being recognized, try plugging it into a different USB port. FAQ Q1. You will experience slow file transfer speeds if your computer does not support USB 2. 0 or if you do not connect S2 Portable External Hard Disk Drive to a USB 2. 0 port. Try connecting S2 Portable External Hard Disk Drive to a different port or, if your computer does not support USB 2. 0, purchase a separate USB 2. 0 port. Q2. [. . . ] Also, consequential damages; incidental damages; and costs related to data recovery, removal and installation are not recoverable under our warranties. Warranty Period The warranty period for product is three (3) years from the documented date of purchase from Samsung or a Samsung' authorized reseller. Customer Service To request warranty service, please contact the place of purchase, or visit our web site (www. samsunghdd. com) for information on obtaining service or an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Submit your phone number, e-mail, address, name, product model, and serial number(s) and an RMA number with all pertinent information will be provided to you for returning product to Samsung. When you return the product to Samsung, the product must be properly packaged in original packing with a traceable forwarder and freight prepaid to the return address listed on the RMA. Remember to write the RMA number on the out side of box, or the shipment will be refused and returned to you at freight collect. [. . . ]