User's Guide for Desktop External Hard Drives
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... 4 Regulatory Statements 5 Introduction 8 Package contents 8 Computer requirements 8 Quick Tour 9 Status indications 10 Setting up the Toshiba drive 10 Connecting the drive via eSATA 13 Drive partitions 14 Saving files to your external hard drive 15 Viewing folders and files on your external hard drive 15...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 19 Using the Backup Software...
... 4 Regulatory Statements 5 Introduction 8 Package contents 8 Computer requirements 8 Quick Tour 9 Status indications 10 Setting up the Toshiba drive 10 Connecting the drive via eSATA 13 Drive partitions 14 Saving files to your external hard drive 15 Viewing folders and files on your external hard drive 15...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 19 Using the Backup Software...
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...Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4, or 10.5 233 MHz processor (Pentium, Celeron, AMD, etc.) or better USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, or eSATA port NOTE If connected to a USB 1.1 port, the drive will operate at USB 1.1 speeds (up to 12 Mbps). The software cannot be ...installed via an eSATA connection. For faster performance, connect the drive to a computer with a USB 2.0 port. Your TOSHIBA product is required for choosing a TOSHIBA product. 8 Introduction Introduction Thank you need a computer with the following items: ❖ Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive ❖ Stand...
...Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4, or 10.5 233 MHz processor (Pentium, Celeron, AMD, etc.) or better USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, or eSATA port NOTE If connected to a USB 1.1 port, the drive will operate at USB 1.1 speeds (up to 12 Mbps). The software cannot be ...installed via an eSATA connection. For faster performance, connect the drive to a computer with a USB 2.0 port. Your TOSHIBA product is required for choosing a TOSHIBA product. 8 Introduction Introduction Thank you need a computer with the following items: ❖ Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive ❖ Stand...
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...powered on the drive. Connection point for the provided AC adaptor. Power/drive in -use indicator light Power button eSATA port USB port DC-IN Stand (Sample Illustration) Components of the Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive. Solid when the drive is not being accessed. Press to an... eSATA port on or off. NOTE Design and specifications are subject to position the drive vertically. Use to change without ...
...powered on the drive. Connection point for the provided AC adaptor. Power/drive in -use indicator light Power button eSATA port USB port DC-IN Stand (Sample Illustration) Components of the Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive. Solid when the drive is not being accessed. Press to an... eSATA port on or off. NOTE Design and specifications are subject to position the drive vertically. Use to change without ...
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...the computer and may cause data loss. For more information, see "Connecting the drive via eSATA" on . USB port (Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB cable NOTE For initial drive setup, you wish. Setting up the Toshiba drive 11 2 Connect the AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to the drive and to...AC adaptor (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor 3 Connect the drive to a computer with a USB cable. Connect the drive to your computer via an eSATA cable, if you must connect the drive to a working electrical outlet. Turn on your computer with both a USB cable and an...
...the computer and may cause data loss. For more information, see "Connecting the drive via eSATA" on . USB port (Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB cable NOTE For initial drive setup, you wish. Setting up the Toshiba drive 11 2 Connect the AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to the drive and to...AC adaptor (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor 3 Connect the drive to a computer with a USB cable. Connect the drive to your computer via an eSATA cable, if you must connect the drive to a working electrical outlet. Turn on your computer with both a USB cable and an...
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... use the software via USB to a computer with both a USB cable and an eSATA cable at the same time. The Setup window is not accessible when the drive is connected to your computer... has an eSATA connector, you can connect the external hard drive to the feature. To access the Setup window...date, please note the drive must be connected to the computer via an eSATA connection. Make sure the drive is connected via USB. Connecting the drive via eSATA If your computer with a USB cable, until you select the "Do...
... use the software via USB to a computer with both a USB cable and an eSATA cable at the same time. The Setup window is not accessible when the drive is connected to your computer... has an eSATA connector, you can connect the external hard drive to the feature. To access the Setup window...date, please note the drive must be connected to the computer via an eSATA connection. Make sure the drive is connected via USB. Connecting the drive via eSATA If your computer with a USB cable, until you select the "Do...
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... to your computer's file management application. When you connect the drive to the Toshiba HDD partition using your computer with an eSATA cable, only the Toshiba HDD partition is visible. The Toshiba HDD partition is uncompressed and installed on page 10. When the drive is connected... via USB. 14 Drive partitions eSATA port (Sample Illustration) Connecting an eSATA cable (sold separately) Drive ...
... to your computer's file management application. When you connect the drive to the Toshiba HDD partition using your computer with an eSATA cable, only the Toshiba HDD partition is visible. The Toshiba HDD partition is uncompressed and installed on page 10. When the drive is connected... via USB. 14 Drive partitions eSATA port (Sample Illustration) Connecting an eSATA cable (sold separately) Drive ...
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... Windows® desktop and select Exit. 3 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area/System tray of connection (USB or eSATA) you are using a USB connection: 1 Wait until all drive-related applications (for turning off or disconnect an external storage device during data read... /write activity stops (the power/drive in the Notification Area/System tray Failure to your computer with an eSATA cable, always shut down the computer before turning off the drive or disconnect it from your Windows® desktop. (Sample Image) The...
... Windows® desktop and select Exit. 3 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area/System tray of connection (USB or eSATA) you are using a USB connection: 1 Wait until all drive-related applications (for turning off or disconnect an external storage device during data read... /write activity stops (the power/drive in the Notification Area/System tray Failure to your computer with an eSATA cable, always shut down the computer before turning off the drive or disconnect it from your Windows® desktop. (Sample Image) The...
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...disconnect the USB cable connecting the drive to your computer's operating system. If you are using an eSATA connection To turn off/disconnect the drive if you are using an eSATA connection: 1 Wait until the computer shuts down your operating system if the above procedure is not applicable...the documentation provided with your computer. 4 Turn off /disconnecting the drive 17 4 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop. 5 Select Toshiba HDD and then click OK. NOTE The procedure for safely removing a hardware device may vary depending on the back of your system. You do not...
...disconnect the USB cable connecting the drive to your computer's operating system. If you are using an eSATA connection To turn off/disconnect the drive if you are using an eSATA connection: 1 Wait until the computer shuts down your operating system if the above procedure is not applicable...the documentation provided with your computer. 4 Turn off /disconnecting the drive 17 4 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop. 5 Select Toshiba HDD and then click OK. NOTE The procedure for safely removing a hardware device may vary depending on the back of your system. You do not...
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... ) icon and select Open. 3. Make sure the drive is connected to the computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2 Click Drive Monitor in the Toshiba Drive Setup window. The application is extracted from the drive's Virtual CD partition and installed in the Notification Area/System tray ...: 1 Make sure the drive is connected to the computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2. Viewing drive information To view drive information, do the following: 1. NOTE If the Toshiba Drive Setup window is not displayed, do one of the following information about the external hard drive...
... ) icon and select Open. 3. Make sure the drive is connected to the computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2 Click Drive Monitor in the Toshiba Drive Setup window. The application is extracted from the drive's Virtual CD partition and installed in the Notification Area/System tray ...: 1 Make sure the drive is connected to the computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2. Viewing drive information To view drive information, do the following: 1. NOTE If the Toshiba Drive Setup window is not displayed, do one of the following information about the external hard drive...
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...Click Install. The software is connected to the computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2. To open the Backup Software Control Pad. NOTE If the Toshiba Drive Setup window is connected to an eSATA connection if you wish. After installing the software, you may switch to the computer with ...a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2 Click Backup Software in the Notification Area/...
...Click Install. The software is connected to the computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2. To open the Backup Software Control Pad. NOTE If the Toshiba Drive Setup window is connected to an eSATA connection if you wish. After installing the software, you may switch to the computer with ...a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2 Click Backup Software in the Notification Area/...
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... or USB hub. make sure that the hub is connected to the drive and to make sure your computer and to the computer with an eSATA cable. Check to make sure the AC adaptor is properly connected to your cable connections are secure. The Virtual CD is not accessible when the...
... or USB hub. make sure that the hub is connected to the drive and to make sure your computer and to the computer with an eSATA cable. Check to make sure the AC adaptor is properly connected to your cable connections are secure. The Virtual CD is not accessible when the...
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...speeds (up the computer. When I connect the drive to the touch. dangerous? Is this This is important to 12 Mbps). Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may need additional technical assistance. Double-click the Launch Setup icon. If you need further assistance If you have gone into a...-click the Virtual CD icon and select Open. 3. The drive will not work , try restarting your computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2. The drive feels warm when When in operation, the drive may have followed the recommendations in the Control Panel. 28 If you need...
...speeds (up the computer. When I connect the drive to the touch. dangerous? Is this This is important to 12 Mbps). Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may need additional technical assistance. Double-click the Launch Setup icon. If you need further assistance If you have gone into a...-click the Virtual CD icon and select Open. 3. The drive will not work , try restarting your computer with a USB cable (not an eSATA cable). 2. The drive feels warm when When in operation, the drive may have followed the recommendations in the Control Panel. 28 If you need...
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...18 computer requirements 8 CPU 8 interface port (USB) 8 operating system 8 connect AC adaptor 11 drive to your computer via USB 11 drive via eSATA 13 copy folders/files to external hard drive 15 D DC-IN port 9 difference between Backup and Sync backup 22 sync 23 disk space checking ...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 5 H hard drive ...
...18 computer requirements 8 CPU 8 interface port (USB) 8 operating system 8 connect AC adaptor 11 drive to your computer via USB 11 drive via eSATA 13 copy folders/files to external hard drive 15 D DC-IN port 9 difference between Backup and Sync backup 22 sync 23 disk space checking ...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 5 H hard drive ...
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...drive in-use indicator 9 log monitor tools menu 21 P package contents external drive 8 QSG 8 standard limited warranty booklet 8 USB cable 8 port DC-IN 9 eSATA 9 USB 9 power button 9 power/drive in-use indicator light 9 status indications 10 preferences tools menu 22 Q Quick Tour 9 DC-IN port...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 ...
...drive in-use indicator 9 log monitor tools menu 21 P package contents external drive 8 QSG 8 standard limited warranty booklet 8 USB cable 8 port DC-IN 9 eSATA 9 USB 9 power button 9 power/drive in-use indicator light 9 status indications 10 preferences tools menu 22 Q Quick Tour 9 DC-IN port...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 ...