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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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... and/or other countries. 1 You can conveniently manage access to your X5 using password protection based on AES 256-bit hardware encryption. 1) Based on -the-go workplace Unrivaled Speed Samsung Portable SSD X5 leverages technological synergies between NVMe™ and Thunderbolt™ 3 technologies, ...offering a remarkably fast interface of up to data in the U.S. The X5 is optimized for content creators and high-tech...
... and/or other countries. 1 You can conveniently manage access to your X5 using password protection based on AES 256-bit hardware encryption. 1) Based on -the-go workplace Unrivaled Speed Samsung Portable SSD X5 leverages technological synergies between NVMe™ and Thunderbolt™ 3 technologies, ...offering a remarkably fast interface of up to data in the U.S. The X5 is optimized for content creators and high-tech...
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What's In the Box • Samsung Portable SSD X5 • Thunderbolt™ 3 (40 Gbps) USB-C cable • Quick Start Guide & Warranty Statement Thunderbolt™ 3 connection port How to Connect / Disconnect ① Connect the drive ...to protect your Mac or Windows PC. ② Always use the product in a safe and appropriate manner. 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 use "Eject", "Unmount" or "Safely Remove Hardware" when disconnecting...
What's In the Box • Samsung Portable SSD X5 • Thunderbolt™ 3 (40 Gbps) USB-C cable • Quick Start Guide & Warranty Statement Thunderbolt™ 3 connection port How to Connect / Disconnect ① Connect the drive ...to protect your Mac or Windows PC. ② Always use the product in a safe and appropriate manner. 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 use "Eject", "Unmount" or "Safely Remove Hardware" when disconnecting...
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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 a Thunderbolt™ 3 port and does not work on Windows 10 systems. 3. Go to Start , type about...
... 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 a Thunderbolt™ 3 port and does not work on Windows 10 systems. 3. Go to Start , type about...
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...instructions below . Capacity of a different measurement standard. 4 If you may only be able to read or written to your computer due to use X5 on the System The capacity reported by the system to perform Check Disk (CHKDSK). Whether data formatted to a certain format may do it is ... read and write NTFS Both read and write Read only HFS Not recognizable Both read and write * When using exFAT file system which X5 is connected may differ from the labeled capacity, due to the difference between the decimal and binary systems of measurement and other factors including...
...instructions below . Capacity of a different measurement standard. 4 If you may only be able to read or written to your computer due to use X5 on the System The capacity reported by the system to perform Check Disk (CHKDSK). Whether data formatted to a certain format may do it is ... read and write NTFS Both read and write Read only HFS Not recognizable Both read and write * When using exFAT file system which X5 is connected may differ from the labeled capacity, due to the difference between the decimal and binary systems of measurement and other factors including...
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...How to Safely Removing Hardware under each OS Computer OS Description Windows OS Once Safely Remove Hardware is removed safely, you need to the X5. * Samsung shall not be notified by user's failure to remove and click Eject. Once the device is selected from computer without performing Safely Remove Hardware.... Connect one end of the cable to the device and the other end to safely remove the product. When using the Thunderbolt 3 storages (X5) for the first time in the Windows OS, you will be liable for every disconnection of user data or product damages caused by the OS...
...How to Safely Removing Hardware under each OS Computer OS Description Windows OS Once Safely Remove Hardware is removed safely, you need to the X5. * Samsung shall not be notified by user's failure to remove and click Eject. Once the device is selected from computer without performing Safely Remove Hardware.... Connect one end of the cable to the device and the other end to safely remove the product. When using the Thunderbolt 3 storages (X5) for the first time in the Windows OS, you will be liable for every disconnection of user data or product damages caused by the OS...
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... existing Android version (App) does not. * If you format partition of Samsung Portable SSD Software for X5 will be deleted. In such case, please download the "Samsung Portable SSD" application from Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd) * Installation of the X5 after purchase, Samsung Portable SSD Software stored in the drive will automatically remove previous...
... existing Android version (App) does not. * If you format partition of Samsung Portable SSD Software for X5 will be deleted. In such case, please download the "Samsung Portable SSD" application from Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd) * Installation of the X5 after purchase, Samsung Portable SSD Software stored in the drive will automatically remove previous...
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... instruction. 7 In an effort to keep it is no password recovery option. Samsung Portable SSD Software Icon 2. Once installed, disconnect and reconnect X5 to work with SATSMARTDriver, please remove Samsung Portable SSD driver and install SATSMARTDriver as possible, there is being installed, you ...successful. * Only Mac OS, "Samsung Portable SSD" driver and some of the Samsung Portable SSD Software. If the kernel extension is required for loss of the Samsung Portable SSD Software while it in X5 will be installed on Desktop. * Samsung Portable SSD Software may not operate ...
... instruction. 7 In an effort to keep it is no password recovery option. Samsung Portable SSD Software Icon 2. Once installed, disconnect and reconnect X5 to work with SATSMARTDriver, please remove Samsung Portable SSD driver and install SATSMARTDriver as possible, there is being installed, you ...successful. * Only Mac OS, "Samsung Portable SSD" driver and some of the Samsung Portable SSD Software. If the kernel extension is required for loss of the Samsung Portable SSD Software while it in X5 will be installed on Desktop. * Samsung Portable SSD Software may not operate ...
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...data protected by password. Unlock If you've enabled password protection, every time you connect X5 to your computer you will be available: How to remove Samsung Portable SSD Driver and install SATSMARTDriver #sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/SamsungPortableSSDDriver.kext #sudo...kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/SATSMARTDriver.kext #sudo kextload /System/Library/Extensions/SamsungPortableSSDDriver.kext 3. Unlock screen 8 * When both Samsung Portable SSD Driver and SATSMARTDriver are installed and conflict is detected, the instructions like the following will be locked out of ...
...data protected by password. Unlock If you've enabled password protection, every time you connect X5 to your computer you will be available: How to remove Samsung Portable SSD Driver and install SATSMARTDriver #sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/SamsungPortableSSDDriver.kext #sudo...kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/SATSMARTDriver.kext #sudo kextload /System/Library/Extensions/SamsungPortableSSDDriver.kext 3. Unlock screen 8 * When both Samsung Portable SSD Driver and SATSMARTDriver are installed and conflict is detected, the instructions like the following will be locked out of ...
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...If password protection is enabled, only the capacity of X5 will be supported by clicking X5's name on Mac. * Password protection may be initially displayed. Samsung Portable SSD Software lists the entire host devices (up to 6) to which Samsung Portable SSD is approximately ~128 MB. This security ...partition is connected. 9 In such case, please double-click the "SamsungPortableSSD Software" icon in the X5 will be executed automatically. Please check whether your password ...
...If password protection is enabled, only the capacity of X5 will be supported by clicking X5's name on Mac. * Password protection may be initially displayed. Samsung Portable SSD Software lists the entire host devices (up to 6) to which Samsung Portable SSD is approximately ~128 MB. This security ...partition is connected. 9 In such case, please double-click the "SamsungPortableSSD Software" icon in the X5 will be executed automatically. Please check whether your password ...
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...Locked This signifies that security mode is on main page and change settings. Refer to the table below for Mac OS) from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd) and install it to change the settings. • Security Mode For making a change in Settings You can change... your security mode/user name/password of X5 security status indicator. You can see the storage capacity on and user has already unlocked X5. You can...
...Locked This signifies that security mode is on main page and change settings. Refer to the table below for Mac OS) from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd) and install it to change the settings. • Security Mode For making a change in Settings You can change... your security mode/user name/password of X5 security status indicator. You can see the storage capacity on and user has already unlocked X5. You can...
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...version only. * For FW updates, security mode needs to the computer. In case of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not. 13 But X5 FW update is available for Update Automatically" from OFF to ON, SW does not refresh update...applicable update. * When user changes "Check for both macOS and Windows OS versions. Only PC versions (macOS version/Windows OS version) of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Update Automatically" toggle button ( ), you can refresh update status. Any access to PSSD, including ...
...version only. * For FW updates, security mode needs to the computer. In case of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not. 13 But X5 FW update is available for Update Automatically" from OFF to ON, SW does not refresh update...applicable update. * When user changes "Check for both macOS and Windows OS versions. Only PC versions (macOS version/Windows OS version) of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Update Automatically" toggle button ( ), you can refresh update status. Any access to PSSD, including ...
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...OS Description If user installed SW using SamsungPortableSSD.exe Software need to FAQ in the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd) for both macOS and Windows OS versions. In case of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Windows OS version only. 6. Go to... Control panel → Programs → Programs and Features → Uninstall or change a program → Double-click "Samsung Portable SSD Software" and select "Yes"...
...OS Description If user installed SW using SamsungPortableSSD.exe Software need to FAQ in the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd) for both macOS and Windows OS versions. In case of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Windows OS version only. 6. Go to... Control panel → Programs → Programs and Features → Uninstall or change a program → Double-click "Samsung Portable SSD Software" and select "Yes"...
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...the product or damage or remove the stickers or labels on the X5. For the purpose of repairs, please contact a Samsung Service Center only or such other service providers designated by a Samsung Service Center. Samsung does not provide any kind of guarantee and/or warranty against data... loss on the X5 under any kind caused by the user, all times. Safeguard User Password Because X5 utilizes advanced encryption technologies, user data ...
...the product or damage or remove the stickers or labels on the X5. For the purpose of repairs, please contact a Samsung Service Center only or such other service providers designated by a Samsung Service Center. Samsung does not provide any kind of guarantee and/or warranty against data... loss on the X5 under any kind caused by the user, all times. Safeguard User Password Because X5 utilizes advanced encryption technologies, user data ...
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...-virus program on the computer to prevent them from children, infants or animals to which the X5 is recommended that you clean the product by wiping gently with the latest version. After downloading files to... X5 perform a virus scan before opening the file. They may cause discoloration or corrosion in Unplugging the ... an unstable connection or damage to the product or loss of user data caused by Samsung. Do not use genuine parts and accessories certified by use of suffocation...
...-virus program on the computer to prevent them from children, infants or animals to which the X5 is recommended that you clean the product by wiping gently with the latest version. After downloading files to... X5 perform a virus scan before opening the file. They may cause discoloration or corrosion in Unplugging the ... an unstable connection or damage to the product or loss of user data caused by Samsung. Do not use genuine parts and accessories certified by use of suffocation...
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Lower capacity may vary by capacity. 9) Max data transfer speed is measured based on Samsung's internal testing standards with Thunderbolt 3 ports Compatibility (Not backward compatible/ does not work on host configuration, cable and user system environment. 17 Performance...RoHS 2 Warranty Three (3) Year Limited Warranty 7) 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1 TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Product Specifications and Certifications Product Specifications Samsung Portable SSD X5 Interface Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) H/W) Macs and Windows PCs with the enclosed Thunderbolt™ 3 cable.
Lower capacity may vary by capacity. 9) Max data transfer speed is measured based on Samsung's internal testing standards with Thunderbolt 3 ports Compatibility (Not backward compatible/ does not work on host configuration, cable and user system environment. 17 Performance...RoHS 2 Warranty Three (3) Year Limited Warranty 7) 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1 TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Product Specifications and Certifications Product Specifications Samsung Portable SSD X5 Interface Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) H/W) Macs and Windows PCs with the enclosed Thunderbolt™ 3 cable.