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Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield Confidential User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ..............................4 Getting Started ..............................6 What’s In the Box ................................... 6 How to Connect / Disconnect ..............................6 System Requirements .................................. 7 Capacity of T7 Shield Displayed on the System ........................ 7 Using T7 Shield..............................
It is the latest addition to the popular Samsung Portable SSD T-series and comes with Samsung software for added security, as well as access to Samsung’s unique Magician management software suite.
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With Samsung’s expertise in manufactur ing a variety of devices from TV to mobile products, the latest portable SSD T7 S hield provides wide compatibility. * Compatibility with host devices may vary. Please see the list of compatible devices on www.samsung.com/support.
Getting Started Confidential Before using the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield (referred to as “T7 Shield”), please read this User Manual thoroughly so that you know how to use the product in a safe and appropriate manner. What’s In the Box •...
System Requirements Confidential 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Interface Support USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial input/output interface standard for connecting various devices. T7 Shield’s data transfer speed is optimal with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and using lower versions such as USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), USB 2.0 and 1.1 may result in lower performances due to interface limitations inherent in such lower versions.
Shield. Unplugging the T7 Shield from your computer without using the Safely Remove Hardware feature may cause data loss or damage to the T7 Shield. * Samsung shall not be liable for loss of user data or product damages caused by the user’s failure to comply with this instruction.
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1. Running Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 Select “Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0” application icon on Desktop. * In case of Mac OS, Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 may not operate without the requisite device (driver) enabled. 2. Setting Security Mode (Optional) Security mode is optional.
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Confidential * 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. Users who have forgotten their passwords must have the T7 Shield restored to factory settings through online service rendered by our customer service centers.
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Confidential 3. Unlock If you’ve enabled security mode, you must enter your password and click the “UNLOCK” button before accessing the data in the T7 Shield every time you connect the T7 Shield to your computer. If you fail to unlock, your access will be confined to the capacity of about 128MB allocated to SamsungPortableSSD_1.0.exe and SamsungPortableSSD_1.0.app, which means that you will be locked out of the protected data.
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Confidential * You may choose another Samsung Portable SSD by clicking the T7 Shield’s name on the left panel. Samsung Portable SSD Software lists the entire host devices (up to 6) to which Samsung Portable SSD is connected. 4. Change in Settings You can change your security mode/user name/password settings of the T7 Shield by clicking on the “SETTINGS”...
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Confidential Name/Password • You can change your Name and Password. Please click the “CHANGE” button to change your password.
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By clicking on the “Check for Update Automatically” toggle button ( ), you can choose whether to have SW and FW automatically updated whenever Samsung Portable SSD is connected. By clicking on the refresh button ( ), you can refresh the update status.
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Update information is refreshed when either the user clicks on the refresh button or Samsung Portable SSD is connected to the computer. * For FW updates, security mode needs to be OFF. Any access to the T7 Shield, including copying/deleting /formatting partition, while FW is being updated, may cause abnormal behavior of or damage to the T7 Shield.
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Password stored in the T7 Shield after connecting to the computer can also be used on 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. Users who have gotten their passwords must have the T7 Shield restored to factory settings through online service rendered by our customer service centers.
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Confidential 4. Unlock T7 Shield If you’ve enabled security mode, you must enter your password and click the “UNLOCK” button before accessing the data in the T7 Shield every time you connect the T7 Shield to your device.
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Confidential 5. Home Screen If security mode is not enabled in your T7 Shield, you can access the Settings screen by clicking on the “SETTINGS” button on the main page. 6. Settings Screen You can change the user name or password and turn ON/OFF security mode.
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UPDATE button will show the link to ‘App store’. * Firmware update requires connection to a computer. 8. Deleting “Samsung Portable SSD” Application on Android Open your android device’s Settings app and tap Apps or Application manager. Tap “Samsung Portable SSD” and uninstall.
Back Up Important Data No computer system is absolutely secure. Samsung does not provide any kind of guarantee and/or warranty against data loss on the T7 Shield under any circumstances. Samsung disclaims any and all liabilities for emotional distress and/or physical and/or monetary damages or losses of any kind caused by loss and/or restoration of data stored on the T7 Shield.
Confidential or accessories. Use in Appropriate Temperature and Humidity Only use the T7 Shield in an appropriate environment: temperature range between 5°C - 35°C and humidity level between 10 - 80%. Use No Excessive Force in Unplugging the Cable Do not pull or unplug the T7 Shield’s cable using excessive force. It may cause an unstable connection or damage to the connector.
Confidential The Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 can only run on certain OS versions (or newer). I cannot run the Samsung Portable Please see below for supported OS versions: SSD Software 1.0. Windows OS: Windows 7 or higher Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.10 or higher In order to use the Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0,...
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Confidential *IP6X Test Condition: The device is exposed to 2 kg/m³ of active dust with pressure under 2 kPa for 8 hours in a vacuum chamber. (The tests above involve a jet spray of low-pressure fresh water and dust intrusion from multiple directions.) Drop tests on the T7 Shield were performed under controlled conditions in the following manner.
Android Lollipop (version 5.1) or higher * Max data transfer speed is measured based on Samsung’s internal testing standards with the enclosed USB cable. Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach maximum transfer speeds of 1,050 MB/s, the host device and connection cables must support USB 3.2 Gen 2 and UASP mode must be enabled.
Unique Identifier: Check the label on the product Responsible Party: Samsung Electronics America QA Lab 19 Chapin Rd. Building D Pine Brook NJ 07058 Tel: 1-973-808-6362, Fax: 1-973-808-6361...
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Confidential 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. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.