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Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter User's Manual 594219-A0 GMAA00488010 12/14
Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter User's Manual 594219-A0 GMAA00488010 12/14
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Such open source software files are referenced in the End User License Agreement ("EULA") shown in the "Toshiba Legal Information" section of the "Legal information" available under the "About CANVIO Cast" in the "Settings" app. Please carefully read the "Open source licenses" section of the applicable open source software. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. TOSHIBA SHALL NOT WARRANT...
Such open source software files are referenced in the End User License Agreement ("EULA") shown in the "Toshiba Legal Information" section of the "Legal information" available under the "About CANVIO Cast" in the "Settings" app. Please carefully read the "Open source licenses" section of the applicable open source software. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. TOSHIBA SHALL NOT WARRANT...
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... TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability, compatibility or functionality of one-time and/or recurring charges. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Trademarks Canvio and Canvio Cast are the property of the Mozilla Foundation. Firefox is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Android, Chromecast, Chrome...
... TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability, compatibility or functionality of one-time and/or recurring charges. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Trademarks Canvio and Canvio Cast are the property of the Mozilla Foundation. Firefox is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Android, Chromecast, Chrome...
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... location. This drive needs the power supply from the AC adapter supplied by the lightning may vary depending on a power cord/cable to the drive or possibly injury. If you see lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the device to change without notice. NOTE ❖ Compatibility may result in loss of data or damage to the drive. ❖ Do not use the drive during operation, as it...
... location. This drive needs the power supply from the AC adapter supplied by the lightning may vary depending on a power cord/cable to the drive or possibly injury. If you see lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the device to change without notice. NOTE ❖ Compatibility may result in loss of data or damage to the drive. ❖ Do not use the drive during operation, as it...
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... The Toshiba Wireless Adapter App.......24 Installing and launching the app 24 App main menu 25 File/folder 26 Searching for files 26 Refresh 26 View 26 Edit files 27 ...Configuring Internet Settings 34 Internet settings 34 Internet connection in Bridge Mode 35 Internet connection in Station Mode 38 Chapter 6: Chromecast™ Support 41 Chromecast™ connect 41 Chromecast™ disconnect 43 Video support 43 Photo support 44 Chapter 7: Settings 45 Wireless Settings 46 Operation Settings 46 Application Settings 46 Contacting Toshiba 47 Call Toshiba Customer Support...
... The Toshiba Wireless Adapter App.......24 Installing and launching the app 24 App main menu 25 File/folder 26 Searching for files 26 Refresh 26 View 26 Edit files 27 ...Configuring Internet Settings 34 Internet settings 34 Internet connection in Bridge Mode 35 Internet connection in Station Mode 38 Chapter 6: Chromecast™ Support 41 Chromecast™ connect 41 Chromecast™ disconnect 43 Video support 43 Photo support 44 Chapter 7: Settings 45 Wireless Settings 46 Operation Settings 46 Application Settings 46 Contacting Toshiba 47 Call Toshiba Customer Support...
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...; AC adapter (US-pin) ❖ USB 2.0 cable ❖ Quick Start document ❖ Standard Limited Warranty information 16 The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app lets you stream music, pictures, video, and document files to your mobile device or computer. See "Product Specifications and supported devices" on page 18 for a list of compatible devices and Web browsers. Introduction Overview The Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is a compact device that wirelessly connects a storage device, such as an external hard drive, to an...
...; AC adapter (US-pin) ❖ USB 2.0 cable ❖ Quick Start document ❖ Standard Limited Warranty information 16 The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app lets you stream music, pictures, video, and document files to your mobile device or computer. See "Product Specifications and supported devices" on page 18 for a list of compatible devices and Web browsers. Introduction Overview The Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is a compact device that wirelessly connects a storage device, such as an external hard drive, to an...
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Chapter 1 Specifications Product Specifications and supported devices This chapter summarizes the technical specifications and supported devices for your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. System requirements Your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter can be used with the following devices: Compatible devices iPhone or iPad version 6.0 - 7.0 Android™ platform based smartphones or tablets version 2.3 - 4.2 Operating System Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion, OS X Mavericks Web browser Microsoft® ...
Chapter 1 Specifications Product Specifications and supported devices This chapter summarizes the technical specifications and supported devices for your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. System requirements Your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter can be used with the following devices: Compatible devices iPhone or iPad version 6.0 - 7.0 Android™ platform based smartphones or tablets version 2.3 - 4.2 Operating System Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion, OS X Mavericks Web browser Microsoft® ...
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Product overview Reset button Power/in-use indicator lights USB Micro-B port (for power use only) USB 2.0 port (Sample Illustration) Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter ports and indicator lights Indicator lights-Displays the Wi-Fi®, Power, and Storage connection status of the battery via USB cable/AC adapter (for power use only). USB Micro-B port-Allows charging of the device. Reset button-Press and hold the button two (2) times to get started using your...
Product overview Reset button Power/in-use indicator lights USB Micro-B port (for power use only) USB 2.0 port (Sample Illustration) Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter ports and indicator lights Indicator lights-Displays the Wi-Fi®, Power, and Storage connection status of the battery via USB cable/AC adapter (for power use only). USB Micro-B port-Allows charging of the device. Reset button-Press and hold the button two (2) times to get started using your...
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... or tablet. Connect to a working electrical outlet. The device turns on page 24. AC adapter Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter ➀ USB cable ➁ USB hard drive (not included) USB cable (not included) (Sample Illustration) Connecting the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter 2 Connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your device 21 USB 2.0 port-Allows the transfer of data via the USB cable and charging of the following three modes: ❖ Connect from an Android...
... or tablet. Connect to a working electrical outlet. The device turns on page 24. AC adapter Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter ➀ USB cable ➁ USB hard drive (not included) USB cable (not included) (Sample Illustration) Connecting the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter 2 Connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your device 21 USB 2.0 port-Allows the transfer of data via the USB cable and charging of the following three modes: ❖ Connect from an Android...
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... a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter's IP address) and click Finish. File copy wirelessly to PC You can wirelessly transfer files from the storage device attached to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to a PC once the drive has been mapped. 1 To map the drive, on your PC/Mac and open the Wireless Network connection. 3 Select the Toshiba wssd xxxx wireless connection (where xxxx is your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter (default wireless SSID: Toshiba wadpxxxx), and then enter a password...
... a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter's IP address) and click Finish. File copy wirelessly to PC You can wirelessly transfer files from the storage device attached to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to a PC once the drive has been mapped. 1 To map the drive, on your PC/Mac and open the Wireless Network connection. 3 Select the Toshiba wssd xxxx wireless connection (where xxxx is your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter (default wireless SSID: Toshiba wadpxxxx), and then enter a password...
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Getting Started Connect wirelessly to a PC/Mac 23 You should now be able to Mac On a Mac, the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Hard Drive automatically displays as a network drive. You can transfer files by simply dragging and dropping them to your PC's My Computer screen. (Sample Image) Map Network Drive screen File copy wirelessly to see your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter on your desired location.
Getting Started Connect wirelessly to a PC/Mac 23 You should now be able to Mac On a Mac, the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Hard Drive automatically displays as a network drive. You can transfer files by simply dragging and dropping them to your PC's My Computer screen. (Sample Image) Map Network Drive screen File copy wirelessly to see your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter on your desired location.
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...; or App Store and download the app named TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter. If you have already installed the app, see "Media Playback" on your iOS or Android™ device from your mobile device. 3 On your Android™ or iOS smartphone or tablet. 2 When the indicator lights are solid, create a wireless connection to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter from the TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter app. You can enjoy...
...; or App Store and download the app named TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter. If you have already installed the app, see "Media Playback" on your iOS or Android™ device from your mobile device. 3 On your Android™ or iOS smartphone or tablet. 2 When the indicator lights are solid, create a wireless connection to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter from the TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter app. You can enjoy...
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... (2) Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter work connection modes to choose from the Canvio Cast™ network and connect it to the local network. This allows you can connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to a network while keeping your mobile device connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. In this method also allows the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter communicate with a Chromecast™ device that is also connected to the same network. Chapter 5 Configuring Internet Settings Internet settings The...
... (2) Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter work connection modes to choose from the Canvio Cast™ network and connect it to the local network. This allows you can connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to a network while keeping your mobile device connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. In this method also allows the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter communicate with a Chromecast™ device that is also connected to the same network. Chapter 5 Configuring Internet Settings Internet settings The...
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... the password to connect to Public Network (Bridge Mode). To configure your Internet settings to run in Station mode: 1 Go to Settings, and then Internet to display the Wi-Fi® connections window. (Sample Image) Wi-Fi® connections window (iOS) 2 Connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to the router by tapping the Set ( ) icon that is located between the Not Connected and TOSHIBA icons within the network connection diagram...
... the password to connect to Public Network (Bridge Mode). To configure your Internet settings to run in Station mode: 1 Go to Settings, and then Internet to display the Wi-Fi® connections window. (Sample Image) Wi-Fi® connections window (iOS) 2 Connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to the router by tapping the Set ( ) icon that is located between the Not Connected and TOSHIBA icons within the network connection diagram...
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Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Bridge Mode 37 If the app cannot find the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) The following screen displays a successful connection: (Sample Image) Successful connection window (iOS) If the app is successful at finding the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see an error message. 6 To change the WLAN to the access point on the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, return to the Settings window. 7 Select your router.
Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Bridge Mode 37 If the app cannot find the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) The following screen displays a successful connection: (Sample Image) Successful connection window (iOS) If the app is successful at finding the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see an error message. 6 To change the WLAN to the access point on the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, return to the Settings window. 7 Select your router.
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Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Station Mode 39 The following message appears when switching from Bridge Mode to Station Mode: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) You may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) If the app cannot find the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS)
Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Station Mode 39 The following message appears when switching from Bridge Mode to Station Mode: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) You may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) If the app cannot find the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS)
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40 Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Station Mode 4 To change the WLAN to the access point on the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, return to the Settings window. 5 Select your router. If the app is successful at finding the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) The screen below displays a successful connection: (Sample Image) Successful connection window (iOS)
40 Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Station Mode 4 To change the WLAN to the access point on the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, return to the Settings window. 5 Select your router. If the app is successful at finding the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) The screen below displays a successful connection: (Sample Image) Successful connection window (iOS)
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Next, ensure that your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is set to Station Mode and that your Chromecast™ device (sold separately) per the instructions provided with the device. Begin by setting up your device is connected to a router, see "Internet connection in Station Mode" on page 38. 41 Chapter 6 Chromecast™ Support Chromecast™ connect The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app lets you play files from your attached storage device using Chromecast™.
Next, ensure that your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is set to Station Mode and that your Chromecast™ device (sold separately) per the instructions provided with the device. Begin by setting up your device is connected to a router, see "Internet connection in Station Mode" on page 38. 41 Chapter 6 Chromecast™ Support Chromecast™ connect The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app lets you play files from your attached storage device using Chromecast™.
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... Toshiba Wireless Adapter app allows you to safely perform restart and disconnect operations 45 To go to the Settings menu, click the Settings ( ) icon from the main menu. (Sample Image) Wireless Adapter Settings icon NOTE You must be wirelessly connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to configure various settings, including the app's language, playback options, and password setup. The Settings menu features the following sections: ❖ Wireless-Allows you to configure wireless connectivity settings...
... Toshiba Wireless Adapter app allows you to safely perform restart and disconnect operations 45 To go to the Settings menu, click the Settings ( ) icon from the main menu. (Sample Image) Wireless Adapter Settings icon NOTE You must be wirelessly connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to configure various settings, including the app's language, playback options, and password setup. The Settings menu features the following sections: ❖ Wireless-Allows you to configure wireless connectivity settings...
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... Settings ❖ Information-Provides information about the connected storage device and MAC address ❖ Application-Allows you to access the Internet. ❖ SSID-Update the Canvio Cast™ network name ❖ Enable Password-Set a password for the Wi-Fi® network. The default is disabled Operation Settings ❖ Safe Remove-Safely removes the attached storage device ❖ Restart-Restarts the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter ❖ Reset-Resets the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter Application Settings ❖ Language-Configure the app's language setting...
... Settings ❖ Information-Provides information about the connected storage device and MAC address ❖ Application-Allows you to access the Internet. ❖ SSID-Update the Canvio Cast™ network name ❖ Enable Password-Set a password for the Wi-Fi® network. The default is disabled Operation Settings ❖ Safe Remove-Safely removes the attached storage device ❖ Restart-Restarts the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter ❖ Reset-Resets the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter Application Settings ❖ Language-Configure the app's language setting...