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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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... license agreements, and such open source software. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. Notwithstanding the above, portions of the software include software files subject to TOSHIBA customer service at support.toshiba.com and TOSHIBA will send you may obtain a copy of the "Legal information" available under the "About CANVIO Cast" in the "Settings" app for the relevant...
... license agreements, and such open source software. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. Notwithstanding the above, portions of the software include software files subject to TOSHIBA customer service at support.toshiba.com and TOSHIBA will send you may obtain a copy of the "Legal information" available under the "About CANVIO Cast" in the "Settings" app for the relevant...
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... MANUAL. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability, compatibility or functionality of Wi-Fi Alliance®. and other countries. Firefox is subject to change or be discontinued at any product specifications, is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation. Windows and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA...
... MANUAL. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability, compatibility or functionality of Wi-Fi Alliance®. and other countries. Firefox is subject to change or be discontinued at any product specifications, is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation. Windows and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA...
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... not use the drive at high or low temperatures or sudden temperature changes. 12 ❖ Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. ❖ Do not disconnect the USB cable and AC adapter while operating, as it may result in loss of data or damage to the drive. ❖ Do not touch the USB cable and AC adapter while operating...
... not use the drive at high or low temperatures or sudden temperature changes. 12 ❖ Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. ❖ Do not disconnect the USB cable and AC adapter while operating, as it may result in loss of data or damage to the drive. ❖ Do not touch the USB cable and AC adapter while operating...
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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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... of compatible devices and Web browsers. Package contents The Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter includes the following components: ❖ 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. Introduction Overview The Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is a compact device that wirelessly connects a storage device, such as an external hard drive...
... of compatible devices and Web browsers. Package contents The Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter includes the following components: ❖ 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. Introduction Overview The Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is a compact device that wirelessly connects a storage device, such as an external hard drive...
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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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... the button two (2) times to get started using your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. 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 device. USB Micro-B port-Allows charging of the battery via USB cable/AC adapter (for power use only). Chapter 2 Getting...
... the button two (2) times to get started using your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. 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 device. USB Micro-B port-Allows charging of the battery via USB cable/AC adapter (for power use only). Chapter 2 Getting...
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...; Wireless Adapter 2 Connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter through one of the battery via the USB cable/AC adapter. Connect to a USB hard drive using a USB cable (not included). See "Installing and launching the app" on automatically. The indicator lights flash for the lights to stop flashing before moving on a computer 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...
...; Wireless Adapter 2 Connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter through one of the battery via the USB cable/AC adapter. Connect to a USB hard drive using a USB cable (not included). See "Installing and launching the app" on automatically. The indicator lights flash for the lights to stop flashing before moving on a computer 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...
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... (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter's IP address) and click Finish. File copy wirelessly 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 if one has been established.
... (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is a 4-digit number generated by your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter's IP address) and click Finish. File copy wirelessly 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 if one has been established.
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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. 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.
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... TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter to launch the App. Installing and launching the app 1 On your mobile device go to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter from the TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter app. Follow the instructions to install it to your Android™ or iOS smartphone or tablet. 2 When the indicator lights are solid, create a wireless connection to the Google Play™ or App Store and download the app named TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter...
... TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter to launch the App. Installing and launching the app 1 On your mobile device go to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter from the TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter app. Follow the instructions to install it to your Android™ or iOS smartphone or tablet. 2 When the indicator lights are solid, create a wireless connection to the Google Play™ or App Store and download the app named TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter...
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... 5 Configuring Internet Settings Internet settings The Internet screen allows you can still access the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter and Internet, however this mode, you to access the Internet without having to disconnect your device from : ❖ Home Network (Station Mode) ❖ Public Network (Bridge Mode) In the Bridge Mode, you to configure the Internet settings for your mobile device are two (2) Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter work connection modes to choose from the Canvio Cast...
... 5 Configuring Internet Settings Internet settings The Internet screen allows you can still access the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter and Internet, however this mode, you to access the Internet without having to disconnect your device from : ❖ Home Network (Station Mode) ❖ Public Network (Bridge Mode) In the Bridge Mode, you to configure the Internet settings for your mobile device are two (2) Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter work connection modes to choose from the Canvio Cast...
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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. 3 Choose the wireless network you wish to connect to...
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. 3 Choose the wireless network you wish to connect to...
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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. 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)
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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 connected to Station Mode and that your attached storage device using Chromecast™. Chapter 6 Chromecast™ Support Chromecast™ connect The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app lets you play files from your device is set to a router, see "Internet connection in Station Mode" on page 38. 41 Begin by setting up your Chromecast™ device (sold separately) per the instructions provided with the device.
Next, ensure that your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is connected to Station Mode and that your attached storage device using Chromecast™. Chapter 6 Chromecast™ Support Chromecast™ connect The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app lets you play files from your device is set to a router, see "Internet connection in Station Mode" on page 38. 41 Begin by setting up your Chromecast™ device (sold separately) per the instructions provided with the device.
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... the main menu. (Sample Image) Wireless Adapter Settings icon NOTE You must be wirelessly connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to make any changes in the Settings menu. The Settings menu features the following sections: ❖ Wireless-Allows you to configure wireless connectivity settings ❖ Operations-Allows you to configure various settings, including the app's language, playback options, and password setup. Chapter 7 Settings The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app allows you to safely perform restart and disconnect...
... the main menu. (Sample Image) Wireless Adapter Settings icon NOTE You must be wirelessly connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to make any changes in the Settings menu. The Settings menu features the following sections: ❖ Wireless-Allows you to configure wireless connectivity settings ❖ Operations-Allows you to configure various settings, including the app's language, playback options, and password setup. Chapter 7 Settings The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app allows you to safely perform restart and disconnect...
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... the data located on the attached storage device. ❖ Bridge Mode-Connect to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter via the Toshiba Wireless Adapter app while also connecting to a local network to configure language, cache, and playback settings ❖ About-Provides information about the app, including version and firmware details Wireless Settings Wireless settings include: ❖ Internet-Switch from where it left off; 46 Settings ❖ Information-Provides information about the connected storage device and MAC address...
... the data located on the attached storage device. ❖ Bridge Mode-Connect to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter via the Toshiba Wireless Adapter app while also connecting to a local network to configure language, cache, and playback settings ❖ About-Provides information about the app, including version and firmware details Wireless Settings Wireless settings include: ❖ Internet-Switch from where it left off; 46 Settings ❖ Information-Provides information about the connected storage device and MAC address...