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... on usage. Recharge time varies depending on settings, application usage, features or tasks selected, network configuration, operating temperature and many other Safety Precautions Failure to observe any of the following instructions may cause choking and suffocation resulting in serious damage. Do not connect/disconnect a power plug/cord with wet hands. This is consuming full power. Charging outside of the part including, without limitation...
... on usage. Recharge time varies depending on settings, application usage, features or tasks selected, network configuration, operating temperature and many other Safety Precautions Failure to observe any of the following instructions may cause choking and suffocation resulting in serious damage. Do not connect/disconnect a power plug/cord with wet hands. This is consuming full power. Charging outside of the part including, without limitation...
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... the power cord from the outlet, and disconnect the USB cable from the AC adaptor supplied by the manufacturer. ❖ This drive needs the power supply from the computer. An electric surge caused by the lightning may vary depending on file size, formatting, setting, software and operating system as well as other factors. ❖ Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer. ❖ Product specifications are subject to a USB 2.0 port...
... the power cord from the outlet, and disconnect the USB cable from the AC adaptor supplied by the manufacturer. ❖ This drive needs the power supply from the computer. An electric surge caused by the lightning may vary depending on file size, formatting, setting, software and operating system as well as other factors. ❖ Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer. ❖ Product specifications are subject to a USB 2.0 port...
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Contents Introduction 15 Overview 15 Components 15 Features 16 Hardware specifications 16 Software specifications 17 Chapter 1: Getting Started 18 Charging the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive 18 Connect to Canvio AeroCast 19 Connect via USB 19 Connect wirelessly 20 Chapter 2: Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Software Utility 23 System login 23 Connect wirelessly to a PC/Mac 23 Client login for iPhone or iPad 25 Client login for Android 25 Main interface 26 Application main interface 27 13
Contents Introduction 15 Overview 15 Components 15 Features 16 Hardware specifications 16 Software specifications 17 Chapter 1: Getting Started 18 Charging the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive 18 Connect to Canvio AeroCast 19 Connect via USB 19 Connect wirelessly 20 Chapter 2: Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Software Utility 23 System login 23 Connect wirelessly to a PC/Mac 23 Client login for iPhone or iPad 25 Client login for Android 25 Main interface 26 Application main interface 27 13
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... wires. You can stream files to transfer your files over from your mobile devices. Components The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive includes the following components: ❖ AC adaptor ❖ USB 3.0 cable ❖ Quick Start guide ❖ Standard Limited Warranty Information 15 Introduction Overview The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive allows you have plenty of storage space, you to wirelessly access your music, videos, pictures, and data. The built-in USB 3.0 port makes file transfer even faster.
... wires. You can stream files to transfer your files over from your mobile devices. Components The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive includes the following components: ❖ AC adaptor ❖ USB 3.0 cable ❖ Quick Start guide ❖ Standard Limited Warranty Information 15 Introduction Overview The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive allows you have plenty of storage space, you to wirelessly access your music, videos, pictures, and data. The built-in USB 3.0 port makes file transfer even faster.
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The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive can be charged via the AC adaptor and USB cable. USB 3.0 port AC adaptor USB cable (Sample Illustration) Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive charging To charge the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive: 1 Attach the USB cable to the AC adaptor. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Charging the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive To get started using the Canvio AeroCast, ensure that your device is charged.
The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive can be charged via the AC adaptor and USB cable. USB 3.0 port AC adaptor USB cable (Sample Illustration) Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive charging To charge the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive: 1 Attach the USB cable to the AC adaptor. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Charging the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive To get started using the Canvio AeroCast, ensure that your device is charged.
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... the product. You can connect to the computer's USB port using the included USB cable. USB 3.0 port USB cable (Sample Illustration) Connect via USB, connect the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive directly with the included USB cable (Direct-Attached Storage mode) or connect wirelessly (Wireless LAN mode). While charging, the battery indicator light will need to install the "NTFS driver for Mac" to your Mac. For Mac users: To write files via USB, you will blink slowly (interval time is powered OFF. 2 Connect the included USB 3.0 cable...
... the product. You can connect to the computer's USB port using the included USB cable. USB 3.0 port USB cable (Sample Illustration) Connect via USB, connect the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive directly with the included USB cable (Direct-Attached Storage mode) or connect wirelessly (Wireless LAN mode). While charging, the battery indicator light will need to install the "NTFS driver for Mac" to your Mac. For Mac users: To write files via USB, you will blink slowly (interval time is powered OFF. 2 Connect the included USB 3.0 cable...
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... the "Toshiba Wireless HDD" app Web site for the supported versions. (Sample Image) Wireless LAN mode If not connected to your computer via the USB cable, the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive automatically functions in Wireless LAN mode once the app has been set up, see "Connect wirelessly to Canvio AeroCast Connect wirelessly You can access the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive wirelessly from Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android mobile devices, and DLNA® devices using the "Toshiba Wireless HDD" app. 20 Getting Started Connect to a PC/Mac" on page...
... the "Toshiba Wireless HDD" app Web site for the supported versions. (Sample Image) Wireless LAN mode If not connected to your computer via the USB cable, the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive automatically functions in Wireless LAN mode once the app has been set up, see "Connect wirelessly to Canvio AeroCast Connect wirelessly You can access the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive wirelessly from Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android mobile devices, and DLNA® devices using the "Toshiba Wireless HDD" app. 20 Getting Started Connect to a PC/Mac" on page...
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.../Mac 1 Press the ON/OFF button to power on the system. 2 Once the Wi-Fi indicator light stops blinking, enable the Wireless LAN feature on your PC/Mac and open the Wireless Network connection. 3 Select the Toshiba whdd xxxx wireless connection (where xxxx is a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive (default wireless SSID: Toshiba whdd xxxx), and then enter the default password 12345678. 4 The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive can now be accessed as a network-attached device...
.../Mac 1 Press the ON/OFF button to power on the system. 2 Once the Wi-Fi indicator light stops blinking, enable the Wireless LAN feature on your PC/Mac and open the Wireless Network connection. 3 Select the Toshiba whdd xxxx wireless connection (where xxxx is a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive (default wireless SSID: Toshiba whdd xxxx), and then enter the default password 12345678. 4 The Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive can now be accessed as a network-attached device...
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... Toshiba Wireless HDD app. 2 Install the Toshiba Wireless HDD app and follow the on-screen installation instructions. 3 The Toshiba Wireless HDD icon appears on the Desktop once the installation process is a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive). 4 Enter the default password 12345678. Application login Run the "Toshiba Wireless HDD" app. Wait for the Wi-Fi indicator light to stop blinking. 2 Once the Wi-Fi indicator light stops blinking, click or touch Settings...
... Toshiba Wireless HDD app. 2 Install the Toshiba Wireless HDD app and follow the on-screen installation instructions. 3 The Toshiba Wireless HDD icon appears on the Desktop once the installation process is a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive). 4 Enter the default password 12345678. Application login Run the "Toshiba Wireless HDD" app. Wait for the Wi-Fi indicator light to stop blinking. 2 Once the Wi-Fi indicator light stops blinking, click or touch Settings...
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... Image) Firmware update - Main interface When displaying the main interface screen, the application may be informed of a firmware upgrade, however, you to update, the system will never again automatically inform you of any available upgrades the next time you that an update is a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive). 4 Enter the default password 12345678. The following 3 options are available: ❖ OK (enables the update process; 26 Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Software Utility Main interface 3 Select Toshiba whdd xxxx...
... Image) Firmware update - Main interface When displaying the main interface screen, the application may be informed of a firmware upgrade, however, you to update, the system will never again automatically inform you of any available upgrades the next time you that an update is a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive). 4 Enter the default password 12345678. The following 3 options are available: ❖ OK (enables the update process; 26 Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Software Utility Main interface 3 Select Toshiba whdd xxxx...
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... the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive. Internet connection is connected.) Click or touch the HDD button to switch to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive internal HDD storage. Pictures Management interface NOTE Before using this feature, content should be transferred to display the Pictures Management screen. The available functions are "Detect SD Card" and "Unmount SD Card." Click or touch the Pictures button to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive via USB connection, see "Connect via USB...
... the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive. Internet connection is connected.) Click or touch the HDD button to switch to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive internal HDD storage. Pictures Management interface NOTE Before using this feature, content should be transferred to display the Pictures Management screen. The available functions are "Detect SD Card" and "Unmount SD Card." Click or touch the Pictures button to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive via USB connection, see "Connect via USB...
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Click or touch the Download button to download the current picture to display other users. Click or touch the User icon to the local album. (HDD mode only.) To configure these names, see "User symbol and name" on page 48. The 4 user default names are: Default, Owner1, Owner2, and Owner3. 30 Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Software Utility Pictures Management interface Button/Icon Function Click or touch the SD Card...
Click or touch the Download button to download the current picture to display other users. Click or touch the User icon to the local album. (HDD mode only.) To configure these names, see "User symbol and name" on page 48. The 4 user default names are: Default, Owner1, Owner2, and Owner3. 30 Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Software Utility Pictures Management interface Button/Icon Function Click or touch the SD Card...
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... with navigation options from one of a specific file or folder. Click or touch the HDD button to switch to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's inserted SD Card. Enter key letters or numbers in thumbnails. The 4 user default names are displayed in the Search & Explorer field to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's internal storage, you can choose videos from the main interface. When the "List" icon is...
... with navigation options from one of a specific file or folder. Click or touch the HDD button to switch to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's inserted SD Card. Enter key letters or numbers in thumbnails. The 4 user default names are displayed in the Search & Explorer field to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's internal storage, you can choose videos from the main interface. When the "List" icon is...
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... screen by Artist. Click or touch the HDD button to switch to display a pop-up menu with file information. Remove songs from the main interface. Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Software Utility Music Management interface 35 Below is displayed, music tracks are displayed in the Search & Explorer field to perform a search of a specific file or folder. Enter key letters or numbers in thumbnails. Click or touch the...
... screen by Artist. Click or touch the HDD button to switch to display a pop-up menu with file information. Remove songs from the main interface. Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive Software Utility Music Management interface 35 Below is displayed, music tracks are displayed in the Search & Explorer field to perform a search of a specific file or folder. Enter key letters or numbers in thumbnails. Click or touch the...
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... numbers in thumbnails. Click or touch the icon to perform a search of a specific file or folder. If there is no Search & Explorer field, tap on the Folder icon and navigate through the folders to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's internal storage. Click or touch the HDD button to switch to find the desired file. Click or touch the Owner icon to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive...
... numbers in thumbnails. Click or touch the icon to perform a search of a specific file or folder. If there is no Search & Explorer field, tap on the Folder icon and navigate through the folders to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's internal storage. Click or touch the HDD button to switch to find the desired file. Click or touch the Owner icon to the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive...
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... of the Wireless screen. Modify Password: 1 Click or touch the Modify Password button. 2 Enter the new password. 3 Click or touch the OK button. 4 Click or touch the Apply button at the top-right corner of the Wireless screen. 46 Settings Management Wireless LAN settings Wireless LAN settings Click or touch Wireless to enter the SSID settings screen. (Sample Image) Settings - The default SSID is "Toshiba whdd...
... of the Wireless screen. Modify Password: 1 Click or touch the Modify Password button. 2 Enter the new password. 3 Click or touch the OK button. 4 Click or touch the Apply button at the top-right corner of the Wireless screen. 46 Settings Management Wireless LAN settings Wireless LAN settings Click or touch Wireless to enter the SSID settings screen. (Sample Image) Settings - The default SSID is "Toshiba whdd...
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.... Settings Management Operation 47 Operation You can reset, power off -Click or touch to power OFF the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive. ❖ Restart-Click or touch to display the Information screen: (Sample Image) Settings - Click or touch Settings, and then Operation to display the Operation screen: (Sample Image) Settings - Information The Information screen provides system information for the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive. Information screen The following options are available: ❖ HDD Capacity ❖ SD Card Capacity ❖ MAC...
.... Settings Management Operation 47 Operation You can reset, power off -Click or touch to power OFF the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive. ❖ Restart-Click or touch to display the Information screen: (Sample Image) Settings - Click or touch Settings, and then Operation to display the Operation screen: (Sample Image) Settings - Information The Information screen provides system information for the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive. Information screen The following options are available: ❖ HDD Capacity ❖ SD Card Capacity ❖ MAC...
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.... In this method also allows the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive to communicate with a Chromecast device that is also connected to share files via email and social media from within the Toshiba Wireless HDD app. Bridge Mode also allows you to access the Internet without having to disconnect your mobile device are two (2) Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive work connection modes to choose from the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive network and connect it to the local network...
.... In this method also allows the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive to communicate with a Chromecast device that is also connected to share files via email and social media from within the Toshiba Wireless HDD app. Bridge Mode also allows you to access the Internet without having to disconnect your mobile device are two (2) Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive work connection modes to choose from the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive network and connect it to the local network...
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... Chromecast device (sold separately) per the instructions provided with the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive. (Sample Image) Internet Settings screen (iOS) 2 Connect the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive to display the Internet screen. Then follow the instructions below: 1 Click or touch Settings, and then Internet to the router by clicking or touching the Set ( ) icon that is located between the Not Connected and TOSHIBA icons within the network connection diagram. (Sample...
... Chromecast device (sold separately) per the instructions provided with the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive. (Sample Image) Internet Settings screen (iOS) 2 Connect the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive to display the Internet screen. Then follow the instructions below: 1 Click or touch Settings, and then Internet to the router by clicking or touching the Set ( ) icon that is located between the Not Connected and TOSHIBA icons within the network connection diagram. (Sample...
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... Support Center is ready to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support.toshiba.com. Settings Management OSS info 57 Enable Video Cache: Move the Enable Video Cache slider to the right or left to clear the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's cache. Clear Cache: Click or touch the Clear Cache button to enable or disable video cache respectively. OSS info The OSS Info screen allows you to see information regarding the Open Source Software utilized in Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive...
... Support Center is ready to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support.toshiba.com. Settings Management OSS info 57 Enable Video Cache: Move the Enable Video Cache slider to the right or left to clear the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's cache. Clear Cache: Click or touch the Clear Cache button to enable or disable video cache respectively. OSS info The OSS Info screen allows you to see information regarding the Open Source Software utilized in Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive...