Samsung Portable SSD T5 User Manual MU-PA250B MU-PA500B MU-PA1T0B MU-PA2T0B
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Samsung Portable SSD T5 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 2 What’s In the Box ................................................................................................................................................
Introduction Samsung Portable SSD T5 is the latest innovation in external storage enabling you to enjoy extraordinary speeds, and a sleek and solid form factor, secure data protection and multi-device flexibility. It is a whole new experience for your data storage needs, professional or personal.
Getting Started Before using the Samsung Portable SSD T5 (referred to as “T5”), please read this User Manual thoroughly so that you may know how to use the product in a safe and appropriate manner. What’s In the Box Portable SSD T5 USB 3.1 USB-C to A cable USB 3.1 USB-C to C cable Quick Start Guide/Warranty Statement C to A cable C to C cable How to Connect Select the cable compatible with your device. Connect one end of the cable to the device and the other end to the T5.
System Requirements 1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) or USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Interface Support USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial input/output interface standard for connecting various devices. T5’s data transfer speed is optimal with USB 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.1 Gen 1, collectively referred to as “USB 3”), and using lower versions such as USB 2.0 and 1.1 may result in lower performances due to interface limitations inherent in such lower versions.
4. Capacity of T5 Displayed on the System The capacity reported by the system to which T5 is connected may differ from the labeled capacity, due to the difference between the decimal and binary systems of measurement and other factors including the drive’s partitioning and blocking. * e.g.
Using T5 Using T5 1. Connecting T5 Select the cable compatible with your device. Connect one end of the cable to the device and the other end to the T5. 2. Installing Samsung Portable SSD Software (For Password protection and Firmware update) For PCs and Macs A. Running Samsung Portable SSD Software In the Explorer (Windows OS) or Desktop (Mac OS), select the “Samsung Portable SSD” application. Windows OS: SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win.exe Mac OS: SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac.
* Samsung shall not be liable for loss of user data caused by forgotten or stolen passwords. In an effort to keep the device as secure as possible, there is no password recovery option. If the password is forgotten, users need to have T5 to be restored to factory setting through online service rendered by our customer service centers. Please keep it in mind that all user data placed in T5 will be lost by factory reset and be cautious not to forget or misplace your password.
C. Unlock T5 If you’ve enabled password protection, every time you connect T5 to your computer you need to enter your password and click the “UNLOCK” button before getting access to the data in T5. If you fail to type correct password, your access will be confined to capacity of about 128MB allocated to SamsungPortableSSD.exe and SamsungPortableSSD.app, which means that you will be locked out of the data protected by password.
* You may choose another Samsung Portable SSD by clicking T5’s name on left panel. Samsung Portable SSD Software lists the entire host devices (up to 6) to which Samsung Portable SSD is connected. D. Change in Settings • Running Samsung Portable SSD Software for settings on Windows OS and Mac OS You can change your user name/password/security mode of the T5 by clicking “SETTINGS” button on the main page.
You may change user name, password and security mode. For changing password, please click “CHANGE” button. For making a change in security mode between ON and OFF, please click toggle button and enter correct password. Refer to the table below for a description of T5 security status indicator. Status Locked Unlocked No icon Security mode OFF Description This signifies that security mode is on, but user has not unlocked T5. You can unlock T5 on unlock page.
E. Update SW and FW If your computer is connected to the internet, the number of SW/FW updates available will show on the bottom of left panel. By clicking “UPDATE” button ( ), you may go to update page. Update page By clicking “UPDATE” button ( firmware (“FW”) and update it. ), you can download the latest software (“SW”) or By clicking “Check for Update Automatically” toggle button ( ), you can choose whether to have SW and FW automatically updated whenever Samsung Portable SSD is connected.
*When user changes “Check for Update Automatically” from OFF to ON, SW doesn’t refresh update information immediately. Update information is refreshed when either user clicks refresh button or Samsung Portable SSD is connected to the computer. * For FW updates, security mode needs to be OFF. Any access to T5, including copying/deleting/formatting partition, while FW is being updated, may cause abnormal behavior of or damage to the T5.
F. Delete “Samsung Portable SSD” Software Deleting software on each OS Computer OS Description If user installed SW using SamsungPortableSSD_Set up_Win.exe Software can be uninstalled via “Uninstall or change a program”. Go to Control panel Programs Programs and Features Uninstall or change a program Double-click “Samsung Portable SSD Software” and select “Yes” Software need to be deleted manually by executing PSSD_Cleanup.bat in application installation path.
For Android devices A. Download Application from Google Play Store You may download "Samsung Portable SSD" application from App store. B. Running the Application Please run the Application installed. C. Setting Password Setting a password is easy. You may use the same password saved in T5 for computer and Android. * Samsung shall not be liable for loss of user data caused by forgotten or stolen passwords. In an effort to keep the device as secure as possible, there is no password recovery option.
D. Unlock T5 If you've enabled password protection, every time you connect T5 to your computer you need to enter your password and press the “UNLOCK” button before getting access to the data in T5.
E. Home Screen If password protection is not enabled in your T5, you can enter to Setting screen by clicking one of the two areas. F. Settings Screen You can change the user name of T5 or password, and turn ON/OFF security mode. For changing password, please click "CHANGE" button.
G. Update SW and FW To enter the update screen, click the Update page button ( ) on Home screen. Update Screen If any update is available, the “UPDATE” button ( ) will be highlighted. If there is an application to be updated, your clicking UPDATE button will show the link to ‘App store’. * Firmware update requires connection to computer. H. Deleting “Samsung Portable SSD” Application on Android Open your android device's Settings app and tap Apps or Application manager.
3. Removing Safely from Computer When disconnecting T5 from your computer, please use the Safely Remove Hardware feature to protect your data against possible damages. * Unplugging from computer without performing activating Safely Remove Hardware feature may cause data losses or damages to the T5. Please be sure to use Safely Remove Hardware feature for every disconnection. Samsung shall not be liable for loss of user data or product damages caused by user’s failure to comply with this instruction.
Understanding the LEDs The following table describes T5 Status LED behavior.
Caution Failure to follow cautions in each section of this manual may result in injury, damage to the product or data loss. Please read thoroughly before using the product. Backing Up Important Data and Guarantees Samsung Electronics does not guarantee the data stored on the T5 under any circumstances. Samsung Electronics denies any and all liabilities for psychiatric and/or physical damages or losses caused by loss or restoration of data stored on the T5. Be sure to back up important data at all times.
Connecting to Devices Other Than a Computer or Android Device Please check before use the guide given from the manufacturer or seller of the device you wish to connect the T5 for appropriate conditions and methods for the USB. Unexpected interference may cause the T5 and the connected device to malfunction. The T5 may not be supported by your device, depending on the file format systems or other factors related to system environments supported or adopted by your device.
FAQ The Samsung Portable SSD Software can only run on certain OS versions (or newer). I cannot run the Samsung Portable SSD Software. Please see below for supported OS versions: Windows OS: Windows 7 or higher Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.9 or higher The “USB storage unexpectedly removed” message appears on the status bar of my mobile device. In order to use the Samsung Portable SSD Software, permission to access the USB device is required.
Product Specifications and Certifications Product Specifications Model MU-PA250B MU-PA500B MU-PA1T0B MU-PA2T0B Capacity 250GB 500GB 1TB 2TB Color Alluring Blue Deep Black Interface USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps), backwards compatible Data Transfer Speed* 540 MB/s Dimensions 74 x 58 x 10.5 mm (3.0 x 2.3 x 0.4 inch) (L x W x H) Weight 51 g (1.8 oz.) (2TB) Recommended User’s System Specifications Windows 7 or higher; Mac OS X Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra (10.
FCC (Federal Communication Commission) United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulations Note that any alteration or modification, not authorized expressively by the party responsible for compliance to regulations, may result in voiding user's authority to operate the device. This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with FCC CFR Part 15, Restrictions on Class B Digital Devices.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
