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Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield
User Manual
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Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield
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.................................................................................................................................................8
Connecting T7 Shield ...................................................................................................................................................................8
Disconnecting T7 Shield.............................................................................................................................................................8
Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software 1.0 ...............................................................................................................8
Caution............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Back Up Important Data.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Safeguard User Password ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Connect to Certified Devices; Compliance with Safety Standards........................................................................ 20
Avoid Shock, Vibration ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Do Not Disassemble, Damage, or Remove Label........................................................................................................... 20
Use Genuine Accessories......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Use in Appropriate Temperature and Humidity........................................................................................................... 21
Use No Excessive Force in Unplugging the Cable ......................................................................................................... 21
Perform Virus Scans and Updates....................................................................................................................................... 21
Clean the Product ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Keep Away from Children, Infants and Animals ........................................................................................................... 21
Keep Away from Environment Excess to IP65 rate ..................................................................................................... 21
FAQ .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Product Specifications and Certifications............................................................................................ 24
Product Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Regulatory Compliance............................................................................................................................................................ 24
KC (Korea Certification) .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
FCC (Federal Communication Commission) .................................................................................................................. 25
CE (Conformity European)..................................................................................................................................................... 25

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Introduction
The T7 Shield Portable Solid-State Drive (PSSD) brings together both the exceptional
performance photographers and videographers crave, and the durability that life demands.
Intelligently designed from the inside out by Samsung, the lightweight and pocket-sized T7
Shield gives consumers and professional content creators the confidence to store data on-
the-go knowing that their data is protected even if the device is dropped, exposed to water
or dust, or carried in desert heat. 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.
Professional Grade Performance and Great Capacity
Samsung’s Portable SSD T7 Shield uses the NVMeTM protocol to take full advantage of the
USB 3.2 Gen2 interface, offering maximum bandwidth of up to 10Gbps. T7 Shield’s
exceptional performance helps make transferring photos and video fast and easy, offering
read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000MB/s1) respectively, which is more than 1.9 times
faster than current SATA-based portable SSDs and more than 9.5 times faster than external
HDDs1). The T7 Shield is also uniquely optimized to provide outstanding sustained read
and write performance, even as the drive fills up, supporting heavy, continuous tasks such
as high quality video recording, editing, and encoding, and helping to alleviate concerns
over video rendering or quality that may be caused by inconsistent performance. The T7
Shield will be available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities, enabling users to store hours of 8K
video and thousands of next-generation photos.
1) Based on internal test results
Designed for Durability – Dust, Water and Drop Resistance
For years, Samsung’s Portable SSD T-series were renowned for being compact, tru
stworthy and easy to use on the go. Samsung is now adding outstanding durabilit
y to its Portable SSD portfolio with its T7 Shield. The new product is built with
a strong aluminum body and covered with rubber for toughness. The aluminum a
dds the robustness and excellent heat dissipation due to high thermal conductivit
y. The tough rubber coating makes the device easy to grip and helps to protect a
gainst scratches or stains, and withstand external shocks. For added protection, Sa
msung also integrated two barriers surrounding the USB-connector port to help bl
ock out water and dust. The T7 Shield has obtained the IP652) certification from a
n internationally accredited certification lab3) and has passed internal tests4) involvi
ng drops from up to three meters (9.8 feet). With this durable design, users can t
ake their T7 Shield on an outdoor photo shoot or travel adventure without worry
ing about damage from the natural environment or sheer bad luck.
2) IP Rating refers to IP Code or Ingress Protection Code which is defined in IEC 60529 and rates the degree o
f protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures against dust and water.
3) The certification of the IP rate (KCTL) is effective in countries and accreditation organizations that are me
mbers of the ILAC. (104 countries) If the T7 Shield has been immersed in water, dry it thoroughly before u
sing it. Damage caused by liquid and dust are not covered under warranty.
4) The internal free fall shock test was conducted under controlled conditions.

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Built for Use Indoors and Out
With a non-operating temperature range from -40°C to 85°C and operating tempe
rature range from 0°C to 60°C, Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield is designed to wi
thstand extreme temperatures. This makes it ideal for those who love the outdoor
s, and wants extra durability, or the adventurous photographer or videographer o
n the go.
Management software
The T7 Shield comes embedded with upgraded software for PCs and Macs to help you set
up a password and get the latest firmware updates. You can also download the mobile
app for Android smartphones and tablets. In addition, Magician software supports
Samsung Portable SSD (from Magician 7.0, released on Sep 2021) so that users can
benchmark performance, PSID revert for factory rest, use security functions (password
registration) and receive firmware updates.
Multi-device compatibility
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield is designed to be connected to your life’s device
s. The T7 Shield is power-efficient and meets the USB power standard, which allo
ws it to be compatible with a variety of host devices. Specifically, to prolong its
battery life, the T7 Shield is designed to operate on low power when connected t
o most mobile devices (mobile phones/tablets). In addition, the T7 Shield provide
s fast, sustained write performance, making it suitable for use by content creators an
d professionals with broadcasting cameras. 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.

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Getting Started
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
•Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield
•USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB C to A cable
•USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB C to C cable
•Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement
How to Connect / Disconnect
①Select the cable compatible with your device. Connect one end of the cable to the
device and the other end to the T7 Shield.
②To protect your data, always use “Eject”, “Unmount” or “Safely Remove Hardware”
when disconnecting the T7 Shield.

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System Requirements
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.
* Performance may vary depending on user’s system to which the T7 Shield is connected. Since the T7
Shield’s performance may be suboptimal if your system does not support UASP (USB Attached SCSI
Protocol) even when using USB 3.2 Gen 2 connections, please make sure that your system supports
UASP.
2. Operating System Requirements
•Windows OS: Windows 7 or higher
•Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.10 or higher
•Android: Android Lollipop or higher
* The 4TB version of the T7 Shield is only compatible with a 64-bit OS.
3. File Formats
T7 Shield is pre-formatted to use exFAT files, which are supported by Windows OS,
Mac OS, and Android operating systems. As specified in the table below, whether data
formatted to a certain format may be read or written to your computer vary depending
on the OS. If you use the T7 Shield on a single OS, we recommend that you format it
using the appropriate file format for that OS.
Table 1: Read/write restrictions for file systems by each operating system.
File Formats
Windows OS
Mac OS
exFAT Both read and write Both read and write
NTFS Both read and write Read only
HFS Not recognizable Both read and write
* When using exFAT across multiple operating systems, data writing may become locked and you may
only be able to read data. If this occurs, you can restore write access by following the instructions below.
•Mac OS: Connect the T7 Shield to your Mac again, and perform Eject.
•Windows OS: When receiving notice that write access is disabled, click “Scan and fix” to perform
Check Disk (CHKDSK). In case you closed the notice without performing Check Disk, you may
alternatively do the following: select the drive → right-click → Properties → Tools → Check.
Capacity of T7 Shield Displayed on the System
The capacity reported by the system to which the T7 Shield 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.: Windows OS: 1 GB = 1,024MB, Mac OS: 1GB = 1,000MB
Labeled capacity uses decimal system and is convertible as below:
1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1 TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes
Your computer may demonstrate a lower capacity if a different measurement standard is used.

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Using T7 Shield
Connecting T7 Shield
Select the cable compatible with your device. Connect one end of the cable to the device
and the other end to the T7 Shield.
Disconnecting T7 Shield
Be sure to use the Safely Remove Hardware feature whenever disconnecting the T7
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.
Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software 1.0
(For Security Mode and Firmware update)
(Installing the software involves the same steps as T7, so please see the pictures for T7)
For PCs and Macs
In the Explorer (Windows OS) or Desktop (Mac OS), select the “Samsung Portable SSD 1.0”
application.
Windows OS: SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win_1.0.exe
Mac OS: SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac_1.0.pkg
* Formatting partition of the T7 Shield after purchase will cause Samsung Portable SSD Software to be deleted.
In such case, please download the “Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0” application from Samsung’s website
(http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd).
* Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 is only for the T7 Series (T7 Shield, T7 Touch, T7), so installing
Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 will not automatically remove any previous version of Samsung
Portable SSD Software (previous version) for T3, T5, or X5 already installed on your computer.

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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. You may use the T7 Shield without enabling the
security/update feature. Please follow the instructions that appear on each screen of
the Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0. Once you agree to the terms and conditions of
the Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0, you can set your password through the
following steps. (Certain elements of Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 will be
installed on the user’s computer.)
•Security mode off
You may use the T7 Shield without turning security mode on.
•Security with Password
You may enable security mode with your password. If you have forgotten your
password, you must restore the T7 Shield to factory settings through online service
rendered by our customer service centers. Please keep it in mind that all user data
placed in the T7 Shield will be lost by factory reset. Please do not forget your
password.

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* 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. Please keep it in mind that all user data placed in
the T7 Shield will be lost by factory reset. Please do not forget your password.
* Only Mac OS, “Samsung Portable SSD 1.0” driver is required for the security functionality. If the
kernel extension is not installed, complete the installation by following the sequence on the package
installation. Once installed, disconnect and reconnect the T7 Shield to confirm that the installation
was successful.
* Only Mac OS, “Samsung Portable SSD 1.0” driver and some 3rd party drivers, including
SATSMARTDriver, are mutually exclusive. If you wish to work with SATSMARTDriver, please remove
Samsung Portable SSD driver and install SATSMARTDriver in accordance with the following.
* When both Samsung Portable SSD Driver and SATSMARTDriver are installed and conflict is
detected, instructions like the following will be available:
How to remove Samsung Portable SSD Driver and install SATSMARTDriver
#sudo kextunload /Library/Extensions/SamsungPortableSSDDriver.kext
#sudo kextload /Library/Extensions/SATSMARTDriver.kext
How to remove SATSMARTDriver and install SamsungPortableSSDDriver
#sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/SATSMARTDriver.kext
#sudo kextload /Library/Extensions/SamsungPortableSSDDriver.kext

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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.
* Depending on the user environment, the “SamsungPortableSSD Software 1.0” may not be executed
automatically. In such case, please double-click the “SamsungPortableSSD Software 1.0” icon in Explorer
on Windows or the Desktop on Mac.
* Security mode may be supported by certain versions of each OS (or higher) only. Please check whether
your OS meets the system requirements and supports security mode.
* If security mode is enabled, only the capacity of security partition in the T7 Shield will be initially
displayed. This security partition is approximately ~128 MB. Once you enter your password and unlock
successfully, the full capacity of the T7 Shield will be displayed in your system.

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* 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” button on the main page. When using a computer without
the security software, you can download the installation file
(“SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win_1.0.exe” for Windows OS,
“SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac_1.0.pkg” for Mac OS) from Samsung’s website
(http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd) and install it to change the settings.
•Security Mode
To turn security mode ON or OFF, please click the toggle button and enter the
correct password. Refer to the table below for a description of the T7 Shield’s
security status indicator.
Status
Description
Locked
This signifies that security mode is on, but the user
has not unlocked the T7 Shield. You can unlock T7 the
Shield on the unlock page.
Unlocked
This signifies that security mode is on and user has
already unlocked the T7 Shield. You can see the
storage capacity on the main page and change
settings.
No icon Security mode OFF This is when security is OFF. You can see the storage
capacity on the main page and change settings.

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•Name/Password
You can change your Name and Password. Please click the “CHANGE” button to
change your password.

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5. Update Software and Product firmware
If your computer is connected to the internet, the number of Software/Firmware
updates available will be shown on the bottom of the left panel.
By clicking on the “UPDATE” button ( ), you may go to the update page.
By clicking on the “UPDATE” button ( ), you can download the latest software
(“SW”) or firmware (“FW”) and update it.
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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By clicking on the arrow down button ( ), you can see detailed information on the
applicable update.
* When the user changes “Check for Update Automatically” from OFF to ON, SW does not refresh update
information immediately. 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.
* Once FW has been updated, please disconnect and reconnect the T7 Shield to ensure that the FW
update was successful.
6. Delete “Samsung Portable SSD Software”
Deleting software on each OS
Computer OS
Description
Windows
OS
If user installed SW using
SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_
Win_1.0.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 1.0” and select “Yes”
If user installed SW using
SamsungPortableSSD_1.0.exe
Software need to be deleted manually by
executing PSSD_Cleanup.bat in application
installation path. (Normally C:\Program
Files(x86)\Samsung\Portable_SSD\PSSD_Clean
up.bat)
Please refer to FAQ in the Samsung website
(http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd) for
more details.
Mac OS
Application needs to be deleted manually by
executing CleanupT7PlusAll.scpt in SW
installation path. (Normally #osascript
~/Library
/ApplicationSupport/Portable_SSD/CleanupT7
PlusAll.scpt)
*Third party cleaner such as AppCleaner may
not delete “Samsung Portable SSD” SW
completely.
Please refer FAQ in the Samsung website
(http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd) for
detail information.
7. Select SW Default Language
Default language may be selected under Regional Setting.

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For Android devices
1. Download Application from Google Play Store
You may download “Samsung Portable SSD 1.0” application from App store.
2. Running the Application
Please run the installed Application.
3. Setting Security Mode
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. Please keep it in mind that all user data placed in the T7 Shield will be lost
by factory reset. Please be cautious not to forget your password.

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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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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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7. Update SW and FW
To enter the update screen, click the Update page button ( ) on the Home screen. If
any update is available, the “UPDATE” button ( ) will be highlighted. If there is
an application to be updated, clicking the 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.
9. Select Default Language
Default language may be selected under Android system language setting.
* Path: Android apps - Settings – Language

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Caution
Failure to follow the instructions and cautions in each section of this manual may result in
injury to the user, damage to the product or data loss. Please read thoroughly before
using the product.
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. Be sure to back up important data at all times.
Safeguard User Password
Because the T7 Shield utilizes advanced encryption technologies, user data cannot be
accessed if the user’s password is lost or forgotten. Please write down your password and
store it in a safe place. If the T7 Shield cannot be used due to the user’s failure to enter the
correct password, the only way to restore the T7 Shield is to reset it to factory settings via
online services provided by a Samsung Service Center. However, restoring the device to
factory settings will result in a complete loss of all user data. Please be sure to regularly
back up important data.
Connect to Certified Devices; Compliance with Safety Standards
The T7 Shield has been designed to comply with power consumption limitations
according to safety standards. Please use devices and interface ports that comply with
related standards.
Avoid Shock, Vibration
The T7 Shield operated without any issues and only suffered limited surface damage after
drop tests conducted under controlled conditions. The drop tests involved 4 free falls
from a height of 3 meters onto a steel floor. However, the T7 Shield’s drop resistance level
may vary depending on the actual environment, and damage caused by such impact is not
covered under warranty.
Do Not Disassemble, Damage, or Remove Label
Do not disassemble the T7 Shield or damage or remove the stickers or labels on the T7
Shield. All warranties will be void if the T7 Shield has been disassembled, damaged, or if
the label has been removed by the user. For the purpose of repairs, please only contact a
Samsung Service Center or other service providers designated by Samsung.
Use Genuine Accessories
Always use genuine parts and accessories certified by Samsung. Samsung shall not be
liable for damages to the T7 Shield or loss of user data caused by use of non-genuine parts