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... external hard drive 15 Copying folders and files to your external hard drive 15 Turning off/disconnecting the drive 16 If you are using a USB connection 16 If you are using an eSATA connection 17 Checking used/free disk space and drive properties 18 Installing the Drive Monitor 18 Viewing drive information 18 Using the Toshiba Backup software 19 Installing the Toshiba Backup software...
... external hard drive 15 Copying folders and files to your external hard drive 15 Turning off/disconnecting the drive 16 If you are using a USB connection 16 If you are using an eSATA connection 17 Checking used/free disk space and drive properties 18 Installing the Drive Monitor 18 Viewing drive information 18 Using the Toshiba Backup software 19 Installing the Toshiba Backup software...
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... is required for choosing a TOSHIBA product. The software cannot be installed via an eSATA connection. 8 Introduction Introduction Thank you need a computer with a USB 2.0 port. For faster performance, connect the drive to a computer with the following specifications: Component ... the following items: ❖ Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive ❖ Stand ❖ AC power adaptor ❖ USB cable ❖ Quick Start Guide ❖ Standard limited warranty booklet Computer requirements To operate the hard drive, you for drive software installation. NOTE A USB port ...
... is required for choosing a TOSHIBA product. The software cannot be installed via an eSATA connection. 8 Introduction Introduction Thank you need a computer with a USB 2.0 port. For faster performance, connect the drive to a computer with the following specifications: Component ... the following items: ❖ Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive ❖ Stand ❖ AC power adaptor ❖ USB cable ❖ Quick Start Guide ❖ Standard limited warranty booklet Computer requirements To operate the hard drive, you for drive software installation. NOTE A USB port ...
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... Toshiba Backup software. Click on page 19. 12 Setting up messages before the Toshiba Drive Setup window will display. Install the Drive Monitor application, which is used /free disk space and view drive properties. For more pop-up the Toshiba drive 4 Turn on the drive Press the power button on the back of the drive to turn on the drive, the Toshiba Drive...
... Toshiba Backup software. Click on page 19. 12 Setting up messages before the Toshiba Drive Setup window will display. Install the Drive Monitor application, which is used /free disk space and view drive properties. For more pop-up the Toshiba drive 4 Turn on the drive Press the power button on the back of the drive to turn on the drive, the Toshiba Drive...
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..., you can connect the external hard drive to the computer with a USB cable, until you have installed the software via USB, you can use the software via an eSATA connection. To access the Setup window again after disabling it: 1. Connecting the drive via eSATA If your computer with an eSATA cable (sold ...and may cause data loss. Double-click the Launch Setup ( ) icon. Once you have activated all of the software applications at the same time. Make sure the drive is connected via an eSATA cable. NOTE If you select the "Do not show the Setup window next time" checkbox...
..., you can connect the external hard drive to the computer with a USB cable, until you have installed the software via USB, you can use the software via an eSATA connection. To access the Setup window again after disabling it: 1. Connecting the drive via eSATA If your computer with an eSATA cable (sold ...and may cause data loss. Double-click the Launch Setup ( ) icon. Once you have activated all of the software applications at the same time. Make sure the drive is connected via an eSATA cable. NOTE If you select the "Do not show the Setup window next time" checkbox...
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... The external hard drive ships with the drive. To access the Virtual CD for example, My Computer or Windows® Explorer), if the drive is uncompressed and installed on page 10. You can drag and drop folders and files to your computer's file management application. When you connect the drive to a computer, the drive mounts to the Toshiba...
... The external hard drive ships with the drive. To access the Virtual CD for example, My Computer or Windows® Explorer), if the drive is uncompressed and installed on page 10. You can drag and drop folders and files to your computer's file management application. When you connect the drive to a computer, the drive mounts to the Toshiba...
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...will stop flashing). 2 Close all read /write. If the external hard drive is writing or reading media. ❖ Never turn off or disconnect an external storage device during data read /write activity stops (the power/drive in the Notification Area/System tray Doing so can cause data ...external hard drive, be sure to follow the instructions in this section when you want to turn off the drive or disconnect it is connected to your computer with an eSATA cable, always shut down the computer before turning off or disconnecting the drive. The procedure for example, the Backup Software...
...will stop flashing). 2 Close all read /write. If the external hard drive is writing or reading media. ❖ Never turn off or disconnect an external storage device during data read /write activity stops (the power/drive in the Notification Area/System tray Doing so can cause data ...external hard drive, be sure to follow the instructions in this section when you want to turn off the drive or disconnect it is connected to your computer with an eSATA cable, always shut down the computer before turning off or disconnecting the drive. The procedure for example, the Backup Software...
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... of your electronic files. NOTE If you connect the drive to the computer because the Backup software runs from the Toshiba drive. You do not need to install the backup software on each computer you back up window displays drive information. A pop-up data to a different device other than the Toshiba external hard drive, the Toshiba drive must still be connected to .
... of your electronic files. NOTE If you connect the drive to the computer because the Backup software runs from the Toshiba drive. You do not need to install the backup software on each computer you back up window displays drive information. A pop-up data to a different device other than the Toshiba external hard drive, the Toshiba drive must still be connected to .
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... (not an eSATA cable). 2 Click Backup Software in the Toshiba HDD partition. 20 Using the Toshiba Backup software To install the Toshiba Backup software: 1 Make sure the drive is connected to the computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2. Double-click the Install Backup Software ( ) icon. 3 Click Install. NOTE If the Toshiba Drive Setup window is extracted from the...
... (not an eSATA cable). 2 Click Backup Software in the Toshiba HDD partition. 20 Using the Toshiba Backup software To install the Toshiba Backup software: 1 Make sure the drive is connected to the computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2. Double-click the Install Backup Software ( ) icon. 3 Click Install. NOTE If the Toshiba Drive Setup window is extracted from the...
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...; your entire computer (backs up your computer's startup disk and all attached internal and external storage devices except the destination drive), or ❖ all files of the Toshiba Backup software The Backup Software Control Pad contains two menus: the Tasks menu and the Tools menu. Tools Menu Option...or all files or selected files from a backup set of folders. Sync Synchronize files on any two storage drives connected to open the corresponding menu. Using the Toshiba Backup software 21 Tasks menu Tools menu (Sample Image) The Control Pad of a certain type (for example, your...
...; your entire computer (backs up your computer's startup disk and all attached internal and external storage devices except the destination drive), or ❖ all files of the Toshiba Backup software The Backup Software Control Pad contains two menus: the Tasks menu and the Tools menu. Tools Menu Option...or all files or selected files from a backup set of folders. Sync Synchronize files on any two storage drives connected to open the corresponding menu. Using the Toshiba Backup software 21 Tasks menu Tools menu (Sample Image) The Control Pad of a certain type (for example, your...
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... Windows® Temporary Folder should be included in a Backup set. Manage software preferences, including: ❖ Startup preferences: Set the Backup software to launch automatically each time the drive is then stored on subsequent screens to display a pop-up description. Schedule... one storage device into an image file, which is mounted, or disable this process. Follow the onscreen instructions on another device. 22 Using the Toshiba Backup software...
... Windows® Temporary Folder should be included in a Backup set. Manage software preferences, including: ❖ Startup preferences: Set the Backup software to launch automatically each time the drive is then stored on subsequent screens to display a pop-up description. Schedule... one storage device into an image file, which is mounted, or disable this process. Follow the onscreen instructions on another device. 22 Using the Toshiba Backup software...
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... when you to specify the source and destination storage devices for future retrieval, in mind when selecting source/destination devices or Sync targets. Using the Toshiba Backup software 23 Document file Backup Image file Restore Document file (Sample Image) The Backup and Restore process The files stored in their native format from... as a "backup set . You can make room on your electronic files for the task. Use Backup when you want the latest version of your storage drive for example, if you work on the same file on both devices.
... when you to specify the source and destination storage devices for future retrieval, in mind when selecting source/destination devices or Sync targets. Using the Toshiba Backup software 23 Document file Backup Image file Restore Document file (Sample Image) The Backup and Restore process The files stored in their native format from... as a "backup set . You can make room on your electronic files for the task. Use Backup when you want the latest version of your storage drive for example, if you work on the same file on both devices.
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...connected to your computer (including hard drives, solid state drives, and flash media) as one drive to another external storage drive to a thumb drive. For Sync tasks: ❖ Any two storage devices connected to your computer's internal storage drive to the Toshiba external drive or vice-versa, or you ...can be connected to the computer even if you are synchronizing can be internal or external devices. ❖ Because the Toshiba Backup software is installed on the Toshiba external drive, that drive must be connected to be synchronized. ❖ You can synchronize two folders, ...
...connected to your computer (including hard drives, solid state drives, and flash media) as one drive to another external storage drive to a thumb drive. For Sync tasks: ❖ Any two storage devices connected to your computer's internal storage drive to the Toshiba external drive or vice-versa, or you ...can be connected to the computer even if you are synchronizing can be internal or external devices. ❖ Because the Toshiba Backup software is installed on the Toshiba external drive, that drive must be connected to be synchronized. ❖ You can synchronize two folders, ...
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...If your data is not used , it using one of the hard drive, first delete all data ❖ Take the hard disk drive to the operating system, but the data can : ❖ Physically destroy the hard disk drive ❖ Use a proven specialized utility to as the "second .... ❖ Because bidirectional synchronization is used for unauthorized purposes, you designate as a "target." ❖ The software uses bidirectional synchronization. To ensure your hard disk or other storage media contains sensitive data, you should be read by you. If you are synchronizing. ❖...
...If your data is not used , it using one of the hard drive, first delete all data ❖ Take the hard disk drive to the operating system, but the data can : ❖ Physically destroy the hard disk drive ❖ Use a proven specialized utility to as the "second .... ❖ Because bidirectional synchronization is used for unauthorized purposes, you designate as a "target." ❖ The software uses bidirectional synchronization. To ensure your hard disk or other storage media contains sensitive data, you should be read by you. If you are synchronizing. ❖...
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...Toshiba provide data recovery services? If you connect the drive to another computer or hard drive simply by copying the operating system's files. See "Computer requirements" on page 19. For more pre-installed operating systems, pre-installed software applications, or media content. Q: Can I connect the drive.... In order to the external drive. 26 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Q: Can I use my Toshiba drive to update the software/firmware for Windows® XP...bytes and One Terabyte (TB) means 1012 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 2 for the ...
...Toshiba provide data recovery services? If you connect the drive to another computer or hard drive simply by copying the operating system's files. See "Computer requirements" on page 19. For more pre-installed operating systems, pre-installed software applications, or media content. Q: Can I connect the drive.... In order to the external drive. 26 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Q: Can I use my Toshiba drive to update the software/firmware for Windows® XP...bytes and One Terabyte (TB) means 1012 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 2 for the ...
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... not working properly and update the software/firmware, if necessary. Check to make sure the drive is connected properly to make sure the connected computer is no power computer or USB hub. The Virtual CD icon does not Make sure the external drive is firmly connected to a working electrical ...outlet. The Virtual CD is not accessible when the drive is connected to the drive and to the computer and the drive. For more information, see "Using the Backup Software Control Pad" on page 20. Check ...
... not working properly and update the software/firmware, if necessary. Check to make sure the drive is connected properly to make sure the connected computer is no power computer or USB hub. The Virtual CD icon does not Make sure the external drive is firmly connected to a working electrical ...outlet. The Virtual CD is not accessible when the drive is connected to the drive and to the computer and the drive. For more information, see "Using the Backup Software Control Pad" on page 20. Check ...
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...800) 663-0378 Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your drive's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to help you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for other preloaded software on your choice...with its installation media ❖ Information about what you , see "Toshiba voice contact" in this section. Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support and for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for troubleshooting tips. ❖ If the ...
...800) 663-0378 Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your drive's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to help you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for other preloaded software on your choice...with its installation media ❖ Information about what you , see "Toshiba voice contact" in this section. Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support and for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for troubleshooting tips. ❖ If the ...
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... Sync backup 22 sync 23 disk space checking used/free 18 drive turn on 12 turning off/disconnecting 16 drive information viewing 18 drive monitor icon 18 installing 18 software 12 drive partitions Virtual CD, Toshiba Drive 14 drive properties checking 18 E erasing data 25 eSATA port 9 external hard drive saving files 15 viewing folders/files 15 F FAQ 26 FCC information...
... Sync backup 22 sync 23 disk space checking used/free 18 drive turn on 12 turning off/disconnecting 16 drive information viewing 18 drive monitor icon 18 installing 18 software 12 drive partitions Virtual CD, Toshiba Drive 14 drive properties checking 18 E erasing data 25 eSATA port 9 external hard drive saving files 15 viewing folders/files 15 F FAQ 26 FCC information...
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... port 9 R repair catalog tools menu 22 restore tasks menu 21 S safely remove hardware icon 16 safety icons 3 instructions 4 saving files external hard drive 15 scheduler tools menu 22 setting up Toshiba drive 10 software backup software 12 drive monitor 12 install 12 specifying source/destination devices backup tasks 24 sync tasks 24 specifying Sync targets backup tasks 24...
... port 9 R repair catalog tools menu 22 restore tasks menu 21 S safely remove hardware icon 16 safety icons 3 instructions 4 saving files external hard drive 15 scheduler tools menu 22 setting up Toshiba drive 10 software backup software 12 drive monitor 12 install 12 specifying source/destination devices backup tasks 24 sync tasks 24 specifying Sync targets backup tasks 24...