Samsung MU-PT250B User manual

Rev. 1.0
Samsung Portable SSD T3
User Manual
MU-PT250B / MU-PT500B / MU-PT1T0B / MU-PT2T0B

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Samsung Portable SSD T3
Table of Contents
Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................................1
What’s In the Box............................................................................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Using T3 ......................................................................................................................................................3
Using T3 on a PC ................................................................................................................................................................3
Connecting to an Android Mobile Device.....................................................................................................................7
Caution......................................................................................................................................................10
Backing Up Important Data and Guarantees.............................................................................................................10
Guarantees Regarding Forgotten Passwords ...........................................................................................................10
Compliance to Safety Standards and Connecting to Certified Devices ...............................................................10
Impact................................................................................................................................................................................10
Disassembly, Damage, Removal ..................................................................................................................................10
Use of Genuine Accessories ..........................................................................................................................................10
Using the Product in Appropriate Temperature and Humidity .............................................................................10
Connecting to Devices Other Than a PC or Android Device ...................................................................................10
Unplugging the Cable .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Virus Scans and Updates ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning the Product...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Keep Away from Children, Infants and Pets .............................................................................................................. 11
Product Specifications and Certifications ......................................................................................... 12
Product Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................12
Certifications....................................................................................................................................................................12
FCC (Federal Communication Commission) ..............................................................................................................13
CE (Conformity European).............................................................................................................................................13
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) ................................................................................................14

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Getting Started
Before using the Samsung Portable SSD T3 (referred to as “T3”), please read this User Manual thoroughly and
use the product in a safe and appropriate manner.
What’s In the Box
Samsung Portable SSD T3
USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A Cable
User Manual and Warranty
Certificate
System Requirements
1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) or USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) interface support
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial input/output interface standard for connecting various devices. USB
3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) and USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), collectively referred to as “USB 3”, support transfer speed of up to
10 times the speed of USB 2.0 (480 Mbps). T3’s data transfer speed is optimal with USB 3, and using lower
versions such as USB 2.0 and 1.1 may result in lower performances due to interface limitations.
*Performance may vary depending on each user’s system even when using USB 3.0 connections. T3 may
not perform well if UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is not supported. Please make sure that the
system to which T3 is connected supports UASP.
2. Recommended Operating Systems for Using Security Software
Windows OS: Windows 7 or higher
Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
Android: Android KitKat (ver. 4.4) or higher

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3. File Formats
T3 is formatted using exFAT file format, in order to support Windows OS, Mac OS, and the latest Android
operating systems.
Data reading/writing for file formats may vary depending on the OS. If you use T3 on a single OS, it is
recommended that you format the T3 using the appropriate file format for that OS.
(e.g.) Read/write restrictions for file formats 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 recognized 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 such problem occurs, you can restore write access by following the instructions
below.
–Mac OS: Connect T3 to your Mac again, and perform Eject.
–Windows OS: In the notice window that appears when write access is disabled, click “Scan and fix” to
perform Check Disk (CHKDSK). If you closed the window, you can perform Check Disk by selecting the
drive → Right-click → Properties → Tools → click Check.
4. Capacity of T3 Displayed on the System
When T3 is connected to a PC, the capacity displayed on the system may vary from the capacity marked on
the product, depending on the drive’s format, partitioning and computer system.
*e.g.: Windows OS
Capacity marked on the product is calculated as below.
1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes / 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes / 1 TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes

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Using T3
Using T3 on a PC
1. Connecting to a PC
Connect T3 to a desktop PC or laptop using a USB port.
2. Setting password, logging in and changing settings on a PC
A. Running the software
In the Explorer (Windows OS) or Desktop (Mac OS), select the T3 Security Enabler icon.
Windows OS
Mac OS
T3 Security Enabler for Windows.exe T3 Security Enabler for Mac.app
*If you format the T3 after purchase, the software stored on the drive will be deleted. In such case, you can
download the T3 Security Enabler software from Samsung website
http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd to set a password.
B. Setting password
Set a password by following the instructions on each screen of the software. Once you agree to the
terms and conditions of the software, you can set a password through the following steps.
(Certain software components will be installed on the user’s PC for executing the password functions
and user convenience.)
Password setup screen
Initial screen Set a password for Samsung Portable SSD
Summary screen Rename the drive (optional)
*For Mac OS, SAT drivers for executing security functions and kernel software for automatically displaying
the log in window when T3 is connected to the PC are installed. If the driver is not installed, complete the
installation by referring to SAT driver installation instructions. Once installed, disconnect and reconnect
T3 to ensure that the installation was successful.

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*The manufacturer and retailer are not liable for loss of user data caused by forgotten or stolen passwords.
If you forget your password, the T3 can be restored to factory settings via an online service by the
Samsung Service Center. However, all user data will be lost in the process. If you enabled password
protection, please exercise caution not to forget or misplace your password.
C. Log in
If you’ve enabled password protection, a log in page appears when you connect the T3 to a PC. You
must enter your password and press the Log in button to access the data.
Log in screen
*Depending on the user environment, the log in window may not be displayed automatically. In such case,
double-click the T3 software icon in Explorer on Windows or the Desktop on a Mac OS.
*Password protection is only supported in certain versions of each OS or higher. Please check the system
requirements before enabling password protection.
*If password protection is enabled, only the security partition of the T3 will be displayed initially. In
Windows 7, this space is approximately only 120 - 128 MB. Once you enter your password and log in
successfully, the full capacity of T3 will be displayed in your system.
D. Changing Settings
Running software for changing settings on Windows OS
You can change settings of the T3 by clicking the T3 tray icon ( ) on the PC in which the T3
Security Software is installed. When using a PC without the security software, you can download
“T3 Security Enabler.exe” from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd) and
install it to change the settings.
Running software for changing settings on Mac OS
You can change settings of the T3 by clicking the T3 icon ( ) in the desktop of the PC in which T3
Security Software is installed. When using a PC without the security software, you can download
“T3 Security Enabler.app” from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd)
and install it to change the settings.

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*Description of key screens for changing settings
–Home screen: Displays the status of the product connected.
If multiple T3 units are connected, you can change settings by selecting one of the units from the home
screen and entering the Profile screen.
Home screen Profile screen
Status of each T3 is indicated by using one of the three icons below depending on password settings.
T3 security status indicators on Home screen
Status Description
Unprotected
This is when password protection is disabled. You can go to the Profile screen and
change settings by clicking the Settings ( ) icon on the system tray.
Unlocked
This is when password protection is enabled and user has logged in. You can go to
the Profile screen and change settings by clicking the ( ) icon.
Locked
This is when password protection is enabled, but the user has not logged in. You
can go to the log in screen by clicking the ( ) icon.
How to enter Home screen
PC OS Description
Windows OS Select the T3 tray icon ( ), right-click, and select Open to enter the Home
screen.
Mac OS Click on the T3 icon ( ) on the Desktop to enter the Home screen.
–Profile screen: Shows the details of the T3 product connected. You can change its name, password and
password protection status from the Profile screen. Password protection status is shown as below.

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If password has been set
*If password has not been set, “Security” is displayed as “Disabled” and “Password” does not appear on the
screen.
How to enter Profile screen
Select the T3 tray icon ( ), right-click, and select the product under the Settings menu or enter Home
screen and select the T3 unit to access the Profile screen.
3. Removing Safely from PC
When disconnecting T3 from your PC, please use the Safely Remove Hardware feature to protect your
data and possible damages to the product.
*Unplugging from PC without performing Safely Remove Hardware may cause data loss or damages to the
product. Please be sure to use Safely Remove Hardware feature at all times. The manufacturer and
retailer are not liable for loss of user data or product damages caused by user error.
Safely Removing Hardware by PC OS
PC OS Description
Windows OS
Once Safely Remove Hardware is selected from the tray, select the device you wish to
remove and click Eject. Once the device is removed safely, you will be notified by the OS.
Remove the cable after the activity indicator LED on the product turns red and then
turns off.
Mac OS
Right-click on the T3 icon, and select Eject or drag the icon to the Trash to safely remove
the product. Remove the cable after the activity indicator LED on the product turns red
and then turns off.

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Connecting to an Android Mobile Device
1. Connecting to an Android Mobile Device (referred to as “Android device”)
T3 is designed mainly to use with PC. And as Android devices use various types of USB connectors, the
appropriate adaptor for each device must be purchased separately.
After purchasing the adapter, connect the T3 to the USB port of your Android device.
*Before connecting the T3, make sure that the Android device is running KitKat (ver. 4.4) or higher.
Even if the device’s OS version meets requirements, there may be restrictions in using T3 depending on
the system environment.
2. Setting password, logging in and changing settings using an Android device
After connecting T3 to an Android device, various tasks can be performed while data is being transferred
between T3 and the Android device. If you’ve set a password to protect sensitive data stored on the T3,
you can install Samsung’s “Portable SSD” app to use password security function.
A. Installing Samsung’s “Portable SSD” Mobile App and Setting Password
Install the app by searching “Samsung Portable SSD” on Google Play.
After installing the mobile app, follow the instructions on the screen to set a password.
*You must agree to Terms & Conditions to set password and use the mobile app.
By default, the product is named as Samsung T3 in the software. If you wish to rename it, you can do
so by selecting the Change button.