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...Keep Away from Children, Infants and Animals 16 Product Specifications and Certifications 17 Product Specifications ...17 Certifications ...18 Samsung Portable SSD X5 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction...1 Getting Started ...2 What's In the Box ...2 How to Connect / ...Disconnect ...2 System Requirements...3 Operating System Requirements ...3 File Formats ...4 Capacity of X5 Displayed on the System ...4 Using X5 ...5 Connecting X5...5 Disconnecting X5 ...5 LED behavior by product status...6 Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software 6 Caution ...15 Back Up Important...
...Keep Away from Children, Infants and Animals 16 Product Specifications and Certifications 17 Product Specifications ...17 Certifications ...18 Samsung Portable SSD X5 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction...1 Getting Started ...2 What's In the Box ...2 How to Connect / ...Disconnect ...2 System Requirements...3 Operating System Requirements ...3 File Formats ...4 Capacity of X5 Displayed on the System ...4 Using X5 ...5 Connecting X5...5 Disconnecting X5 ...5 LED behavior by product status...6 Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software 6 Caution ...15 Back Up Important...
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...8482; 3 technologies, offering a remarkably fast interface of up to two meters (6.6 feet)2). and/or other countries. 1 Introduction Samsung Portable SSD X5 is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc. ※ Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademark of Intel Corporation in a ...to 2,800/2,300MB/s respectively, which is designed for performance and reliability. Strong Data Protection The X5 offers powerful data protection through Samsung Portable SSD software. The X5 is more than five times faster than an external HDD1). a mechanical solution - minimizes the overall...
...8482; 3 technologies, offering a remarkably fast interface of up to two meters (6.6 feet)2). and/or other countries. 1 Introduction Samsung Portable SSD X5 is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc. ※ Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademark of Intel Corporation in a ...to 2,800/2,300MB/s respectively, which is designed for performance and reliability. Strong Data Protection The X5 offers powerful data protection through Samsung Portable SSD software. The X5 is more than five times faster than an external HDD1). a mechanical solution - minimizes the overall...
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... port How to Connect / Disconnect ① Connect the drive to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your data. 2 Getting Started Before using the Samsung Portable SSD X5 (referred to as "X5"), please read this User Manual thoroughly so that you may know how to protect your Mac or Windows PC. ② Always use "Eject...
... port How to Connect / Disconnect ① Connect the drive to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your data. 2 Getting Started Before using the Samsung Portable SSD X5 (referred to as "X5"), please read this User Manual thoroughly so that you may know how to protect your Mac or Windows PC. ② Always use "Eject...
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... that only support USB. 4) Always update the system bios, driver, and performance measurement tool to the latest version. 5) Thunderbolt™ 3 has a USB-C connector, but the X5 must be used on a Mac or Windows PC with Thunderbolt™ 3 ports3) 4) ※ Thunderbolt™ 3 Interface Support Thunderbolt™ 3 is a hardware interface that enables high...
... that only support USB. 4) Always update the system bios, driver, and performance measurement tool to the latest version. 5) Thunderbolt™ 3 has a USB-C connector, but the X5 must be used on a Mac or Windows PC with Thunderbolt™ 3 ports3) 4) ※ Thunderbolt™ 3 Interface Support Thunderbolt™ 3 is a hardware interface that enables high...
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... and blocking. * e.g.: Windows OS: 1 GB = 1024MB, Mac OS: 1GB = 1000MB Labeled capacity uses decimal system and is convertible as below . Mac OS: Connect X5 to your computer vary depending on the System The capacity reported by the system to the difference between the decimal and binary systems of... on the OS, as specified in using exFAT across multiple operating systems, data writing may only be demonstrated by your computer due to use X5 on a single OS, it by selecting the drive → Right-click → Properties → Tools → click Check. If you did shut down ...
... and blocking. * e.g.: Windows OS: 1 GB = 1024MB, Mac OS: 1GB = 1000MB Labeled capacity uses decimal system and is convertible as below . Mac OS: Connect X5 to your computer vary depending on the System The capacity reported by the system to the difference between the decimal and binary systems of... on the OS, as specified in using exFAT across multiple operating systems, data writing may only be demonstrated by your computer due to use X5 on a single OS, it by selecting the drive → Right-click → Properties → Tools → click Check. If you did shut down ...
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... Connect" then "OK". Once the device is selected from computer without performing Safely Remove Hardware feature may cause data losses or damages to the X5. * Samsung shall not be notified by user's failure to remove and click Eject. Remove the cable after the activity indicator LED on the T5 icon, and...the device and the other end to "Approve" Thunderbolt 3 devices. Connect one end of user data or product damages caused by the OS. Disconnecting X5 Be sure to safely remove the product. Unplugging from the tray, select the device you wish to comply with your device. Using...
... Connect" then "OK". Once the device is selected from computer without performing Safely Remove Hardware feature may cause data losses or damages to the X5. * Samsung shall not be notified by user's failure to remove and click Eject. Remove the cable after the activity indicator LED on the T5 icon, and...the device and the other end to "Approve" Thunderbolt 3 devices. Connect one end of user data or product damages caused by the OS. Disconnecting X5 Be sure to safely remove the product. Unplugging from the tray, select the device you wish to comply with your device. Using...
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... OS: SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win.exe Mac OS: SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac.pkg * X5 works on PCs (Mac / Windows PC) that support Thunderbolt™ 3. Only PC versions (macOS version/Windows OS version) of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not. * If... you format partition of Samsung Portable SSD Software for X5 will be deleted. LED behavior by product status The following ...
... OS: SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win.exe Mac OS: SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac.pkg * X5 works on PCs (Mac / Windows PC) that support Thunderbolt™ 3. Only PC versions (macOS version/Windows OS version) of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not. * If... you format partition of Samsung Portable SSD Software for X5 will be deleted. LED behavior by product status The following ...
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...) Please follow the instructions that appear on the package installation. Samsung Portable SSD Software Icon 2. If the password is not installed, complete the installation by factory reset. Once installed, disconnect and reconnect X5 to forget or misplace your password. * Only Mac OS, "Samsung Portable SSD" driver is no password recovery option. Once you...
...) Please follow the instructions that appear on the package installation. Samsung Portable SSD Software Icon 2. If the password is not installed, complete the installation by factory reset. Once installed, disconnect and reconnect X5 to forget or misplace your password. * Only Mac OS, "Samsung Portable SSD" driver is no password recovery option. Once you...
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... screen 8 Unlock If you've enabled password protection, every time you connect X5 to your password and click the "UNLOCK" button before getting access to the data in X5. * When both Samsung Portable SSD Driver and SATSMARTDriver are installed and conflict is detected, the instructions like... the following will be available: How to remove Samsung Portable SSD Driver and install SATSMARTDriver #sudo kextunload /System...
... screen 8 Unlock If you've enabled password protection, every time you connect X5 to your password and click the "UNLOCK" button before getting access to the data in X5. * When both Samsung Portable SSD Driver and SATSMARTDriver are installed and conflict is detected, the instructions like... the following will be available: How to remove Samsung Portable SSD Driver and install SATSMARTDriver #sudo kextunload /System...
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.... * You may choose another Samsung Portable SSD by clicking X5's name on Mac. * Password protection may not be displayed in Explorer on Windows or the Desktop on left panel. Samsung Portable SSD Software lists the entire host devices (up to 6) to which Samsung Portable SSD is approximately ~128 MB.... Once you enter your password and unlock successfully, the full capacity of X5 will be initially displayed. In such case, ...
.... * You may choose another Samsung Portable SSD by clicking X5's name on Mac. * Password protection may not be displayed in Explorer on Windows or the Desktop on left panel. Samsung Portable SSD Software lists the entire host devices (up to 6) to which Samsung Portable SSD is approximately ~128 MB.... Once you enter your password and unlock successfully, the full capacity of X5 will be initially displayed. In such case, ...
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... can download installation file ("SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win.exe" for Windows OS, "SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac.pkg" for Mac OS) from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd) and install it to the table below for a description of the X5 by clicking "SETTINGS" button on unlock page. When using a computer without the security software, you can see...
... can download installation file ("SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win.exe" for Windows OS, "SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac.pkg" for Mac OS) from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd) and install it to the table below for a description of the X5 by clicking "SETTINGS" button on unlock page. When using a computer without the security software, you can see...
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...down button ( ), you can see detail information on PCs (Mac / Windows PC) that the FW update was successful. In case of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Update Automatically" toggle button ( ), you can choose whether to ensure that support Thunderbolt™ 3. Update... information is refreshed when either user clicks refresh button or Samsung Portable SSD is being updated, may cause abnormal behavior of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not. 13 Any access to PSSD, ...
...down button ( ), you can see detail information on PCs (Mac / Windows PC) that the FW update was successful. In case of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Update Automatically" toggle button ( ), you can choose whether to ensure that support Thunderbolt™ 3. Update... information is refreshed when either user clicks refresh button or Samsung Portable SSD is being updated, may cause abnormal behavior of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not. 13 Any access to PSSD, ...
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....bat) Please refer to be selected under Regional Setting. 8. Select SW Default Language Default language may not delete "Samsung Portable SSD" SW completely. Please refer FAQ in the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd) for more details. In case of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Windows OS version only. 6. But...
....bat) Please refer to be selected under Regional Setting. 8. Select SW Default Language Default language may not delete "Samsung Portable SSD" SW completely. Please refer FAQ in the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd) for more details. In case of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Windows OS version only. 6. But...
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...have the product avoid any strong shock or vibration that comply with power consumption limitations according to factory settings via an online service by Samsung. 15 Please read thoroughly before using the product. Back Up Important Data No computer system can be used due to user'sfailure ...to enter correct password, the only way to restore product is lost or forgotton. Safeguard User Password Because X5 utilizes advanced encryption technologies, user data cannot be void. Connect to the product or data loss. Caution Failure to follow the instructions and...
...have the product avoid any strong shock or vibration that comply with power consumption limitations according to factory settings via an online service by Samsung. 15 Please read thoroughly before using the product. Back Up Important Data No computer system can be used due to user'sfailure ...to enter correct password, the only way to restore product is lost or forgotton. Safeguard User Password Because X5 utilizes advanced encryption technologies, user data cannot be void. Connect to the product or data loss. Caution Failure to follow the instructions and...
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...cause fire or electric shock. Please keep the product away from children, infants or animals to the product or loss of user data caused by Samsung. Use No Excessive Force in appropriate environment: temperature between 5°C - 35°C and humidity between 10 - 80%. It may cause ... from Children, Infants and Animals Small parts pose risk of nongenuine parts or accessories. They may cause an unstable connection or damage to X5 perform a virus scan before opening the file. Perform Virus Scans and Updates Please follow the following safety guidelines to prevent virus infections. ...
...cause fire or electric shock. Please keep the product away from children, infants or animals to the product or loss of user data caused by Samsung. Use No Excessive Force in appropriate environment: temperature between 5°C - 35°C and humidity between 10 - 80%. It may cause ... from Children, Infants and Animals Small parts pose risk of nongenuine parts or accessories. They may cause an unstable connection or damage to X5 perform a virus scan before opening the file. Perform Virus Scans and Updates Please follow the following safety guidelines to prevent virus infections. ...
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Product Specifications and Certifications Product Specifications Samsung Portable SSD X5 Interface Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) H/W) Macs and Windows PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports Compatibility (Not backward compatible/ does not work on Samsung's internal testing standards with the enclosed Thunderbolt™ 3 cable. Lower capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to use of a different measurement standard...
Product Specifications and Certifications Product Specifications Samsung Portable SSD X5 Interface Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) H/W) Macs and Windows PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports Compatibility (Not backward compatible/ does not work on Samsung's internal testing standards with the enclosed Thunderbolt™ 3 cable. Lower capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to use of a different measurement standard...