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... indications 11 Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive 11 Connecting the drive via eSATA 13 Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 Viewing folders and files on your Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 Copying folders and files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive 15 If you are using a USB connection 15 If you are using an eSATA connection 16 Checking used/free...
... indications 11 Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive 11 Connecting the drive via eSATA 13 Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 Viewing folders and files on your Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 Copying folders and files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive 15 If you are using a USB connection 15 If you are using an eSATA connection 16 Checking used/free...
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... (Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Celeron®, AMD, etc.) or better USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, or eSATA port Introduction 9 Introduction Thank you need a computer with the following items: ❖ Toshiba desktop external hard drive (Gen 2) ❖ Stand ❖ AC power adaptor ❖ USB cable ❖ Toshiba Software CD Included on the CD: ❖ User's Guide PDF ❖ Backup software...
... (Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Celeron®, AMD, etc.) or better USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, or eSATA port Introduction 9 Introduction Thank you need a computer with the following items: ❖ Toshiba desktop external hard drive (Gen 2) ❖ Stand ❖ AC power adaptor ❖ USB cable ❖ Toshiba Software CD Included on the CD: ❖ User's Guide PDF ❖ Backup software...
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... of the Toshiba desktop external hard drive Never connect the Toshiba drive to a computer with a USB 2.0 port. Connection point for the provided AC adaptor. Note: Use either a USB cable or an eSATA cable to connect the drive to a computer with both . 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. Component Power/drive in...
... of the Toshiba desktop external hard drive Never connect the Toshiba drive to a computer with a USB 2.0 port. Connection point for the provided AC adaptor. Note: Use either a USB cable or an eSATA cable to connect the drive to a computer with both . 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. Component Power/drive in...
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...being accessed. An error has occurred. Place the Toshiba drive on the drive. After a (user) set period of books, which may be prone to your computer. The drive is not cleared, contact Toshiba support. If the condition is powered on an ... enabled onto the connected computer.) Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive 11 NOTE Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive 1 Attach the stand Carefully seat the Toshiba desktop external hard drive onto the stand in the vertical position.
...being accessed. An error has occurred. Place the Toshiba drive on the drive. After a (user) set period of books, which may be prone to your computer. The drive is not cleared, contact Toshiba support. If the condition is powered on an ... enabled onto the connected computer.) Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive 11 NOTE Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive 1 Attach the stand Carefully seat the Toshiba desktop external hard drive onto the stand in the vertical position.
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... on your computer via USB Never connect the Toshiba drive to a computer with both a USB cable and an eSATA cable at the same time. Doing so could damage the drive and/or the computer and may cause data loss. 12 Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive 2 Connect the AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to the Toshiba drive and to your...
... on your computer via USB Never connect the Toshiba drive to a computer with both a USB cable and an eSATA cable at the same time. Doing so could damage the drive and/or the computer and may cause data loss. 12 Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive 2 Connect the AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to the Toshiba drive and to your...
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.... Connecting the drive via eSATA If your computer via eSATA 13 4 Turn on the Toshiba drive Press the power button on the back of a USB cable, if you connect and turn on the Toshiba drive, the drive will only work when the Toshiba drive is connected to use your computer. Connecting the drive via USB (not eSATA). Never connect the drive to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive. NOTE The...
.... Connecting the drive via eSATA If your computer via eSATA 13 4 Turn on the Toshiba drive Press the power button on the back of a USB cable, if you connect and turn on the Toshiba drive, the drive will only work when the Toshiba drive is connected to use your computer. Connecting the drive via USB (not eSATA). Never connect the drive to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive. NOTE The...
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... a file to the Toshiba desktop external hard drive: 1 Select File, and then Save As in the application you are using. Copying folders and files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive To copy a folder or file to the Toshiba desktop external hard drive: 1 Click on the folder or file you want to open. 14 Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive This section provides...
... a file to the Toshiba desktop external hard drive: 1 Select File, and then Save As in the application you are using. Copying folders and files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive To copy a folder or file to the Toshiba desktop external hard drive: 1 Click on the folder or file you want to open. 14 Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive This section provides...
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...(USB or eSATA) you are using . If you are using a USB connection To turn off/disconnect the Toshiba drive if you are using a USB connection: 1 Wait until all Toshiba drive-related applications (for turning off or disconnect an external storage device during data read /write activity stops (the power/drive ...data stored on the Toshiba desktop external hard drive, be sure to follow the instructions in this section when you want to turn off or disconnecting the drive. Do not turn off /disconnecting the drive varies depending upon the type of your computer with an eSATA cable, always shut...
...(USB or eSATA) you are using . If you are using a USB connection To turn off/disconnect the Toshiba drive if you are using a USB connection: 1 Wait until all Toshiba drive-related applications (for turning off or disconnect an external storage device during data read /write activity stops (the power/drive ...data stored on the Toshiba desktop external hard drive, be sure to follow the instructions in this section when you want to turn off or disconnecting the drive. Do not turn off /disconnecting the drive varies depending upon the type of your computer with an eSATA cable, always shut...
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... the Drive Monitor to view the following options: Option Click to monitor used/free disk space and view your computer. (Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen On some computers, you load the Toshiba Software CD, that shipped with your Toshiba desktop external hard drive, into the optical disc drive on your computer, the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen displays on your Toshiba drive...
... the Drive Monitor to view the following options: Option Click to monitor used/free disk space and view your computer. (Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen On some computers, you load the Toshiba Software CD, that shipped with your Toshiba desktop external hard drive, into the optical disc drive on your computer, the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen displays on your Toshiba drive...
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... your Toshiba desktop external hard drive. View the online User's Guide (this document). After you decide to use one or more of the software applications, please note the Toshiba drive must be accessible when the drive is used to monitor used/free space and view drive properties on page 20. Drive Monitor The Drive Monitor application is connected via USB (not eSATA) to...
... your Toshiba desktop external hard drive. View the online User's Guide (this document). After you decide to use one or more of the software applications, please note the Toshiba drive must be accessible when the drive is used to monitor used/free space and view drive properties on page 20. Drive Monitor The Drive Monitor application is connected via USB (not eSATA) to...
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...schedule it . The sleep function in case the storage device containing them fails, making the original files inaccessible. Toshiba Backup software 21 Waking up your Toshiba desktop external hard drive Your Toshiba drive will wake up whenever you or your computer's sleep function to Never. NOTE (Computers with Windows® ... also enables you wish to be able to another device. Note: Startup Disk Restore will fail to the drive. Toshiba Backup software With the included Toshiba Backup software, you open or save a file to complete, even after your startup disk after a system failure,...
...schedule it . The sleep function in case the storage device containing them fails, making the original files inaccessible. Toshiba Backup software 21 Waking up your Toshiba desktop external hard drive Your Toshiba drive will wake up whenever you or your computer's sleep function to Never. NOTE (Computers with Windows® ... also enables you wish to be able to another device. Note: Startup Disk Restore will fail to the drive. Toshiba Backup software With the included Toshiba Backup software, you open or save a file to complete, even after your startup disk after a system failure,...
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.... For example, you can back up your computer's internal storage drive to the Toshiba external drive or vice-versa, or you designate as the "second target." Toshiba Backup software 27 ❖ You can designate any storage device connected to your computer (including hard drives, solid state drives, and flash media) as either order, the result is referred to...
.... For example, you can back up your computer's internal storage drive to the Toshiba external drive or vice-versa, or you designate as the "second target." Toshiba Backup software 27 ❖ You can designate any storage device connected to your computer (including hard drives, solid state drives, and flash media) as either order, the result is referred to...
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... system, but the data can : ❖ Physically destroy the hard disk drive ❖ Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all the data on it using one of the hard drive, first delete all data ❖ Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service All data deletion costs will not repair...aware that has failed due to restore a computer with the minimum required Windows® operating system after a system failure. To ensure your hard disk or other system files. If you dispose of the methods listed below. The startup disk is not used for a target file ❖...
... system, but the data can : ❖ Physically destroy the hard disk drive ❖ Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all the data on it using one of the hard drive, first delete all data ❖ Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service All data deletion costs will not repair...aware that has failed due to restore a computer with the minimum required Windows® operating system after a system failure. To ensure your hard disk or other system files. If you dispose of the methods listed below. The startup disk is not used for a target file ❖...
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Compatibility: ❖ Startup Disk Restore works on computers with your Toshiba desktop external hard drive into the manual eject hole on the Toshiba Software CD that will be confused with your computer. You must backup your startup disk using the "Startup Disk" option: &#...cannot be able to open the optical disc tray by inserting a straightened paper clip into your computer's optical disc drive and then turn on your Toshiba desktop external hard drive. The startup disk will launch after starting up using the Startup Disk Restore software. Using Startup Disk Restore To use...
Compatibility: ❖ Startup Disk Restore works on computers with your Toshiba desktop external hard drive into the manual eject hole on the Toshiba Software CD that will be confused with your computer. You must backup your startup disk using the "Startup Disk" option: &#...cannot be able to open the optical disc tray by inserting a straightened paper clip into your computer's optical disc drive and then turn on your Toshiba desktop external hard drive. The startup disk will launch after starting up using the Startup Disk Restore software. Using Startup Disk Restore To use...
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...or Windows® 7? Q: Can I connect the drive to another computer or hard drive simply by copying the operating system's files. Q: ...drive to follow the manufacturer's installation procedure. A: They are the USB drivers for the latest updates. A: You cannot transfer an installed operating system to the external drive...TB) means 1012 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of my drive as shown in Windows® lower than the drive's actual stated capacity? You can restore an operating system from one or more information, see "Toshiba Backup software" on page 21. A: Toshiba...
...or Windows® 7? Q: Can I connect the drive to another computer or hard drive simply by copying the operating system's files. Q: ...drive to follow the manufacturer's installation procedure. A: They are the USB drivers for the latest updates. A: You cannot transfer an installed operating system to the external drive...TB) means 1012 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of my drive as shown in Windows® lower than the drive's actual stated capacity? You can restore an operating system from one or more information, see "Toshiba Backup software" on page 21. A: Toshiba...
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... Contacting Toshiba If you still need help you have: ❖ Your Toshiba External Hard drive's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your choice of media ❖ Name and version of resources to help , Toshiba offers ...7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 In Canada at pcsupport.toshiba.com. In Canada, please visit www.toshiba.ca/support. Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you . Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support and for other preloaded software on...
... Contacting Toshiba If you still need help you have: ❖ Your Toshiba External Hard drive's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your choice of media ❖ Name and version of resources to help , Toshiba offers ...7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 In Canada at pcsupport.toshiba.com. In Canada, please visit www.toshiba.ca/support. Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you . Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support and for other preloaded software on...
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... devices 26 specifying Sync targets 26 button power 10 C checking drive properties 17 checking used/free disk space 17 computer requirements 9 CPU 9 interface port (USB) 9 operating system 9 connect AC adaptor 12 drive via eSATA 13 Toshiba drive to your computer via USB 12 copy folders/files to Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 D DC-IN port 10 difference between Backup and Sync...
... devices 26 specifying Sync targets 26 button power 10 C checking drive properties 17 checking used/free disk space 17 computer requirements 9 CPU 9 interface port (USB) 9 operating system 9 connect AC adaptor 12 drive via eSATA 13 Toshiba drive to your computer via USB 12 copy folders/files to Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 D DC-IN port 10 difference between Backup and Sync...
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... 10 DC-IN port 10 eSATA port 10 hard drive stand 10 power button 10 power/drive in-use indicator light 10 USB port 10 R repair catalog tools menu 24 restore tasks menu 24 S safely remove hardware icon 15 safety icons 4 instructions 5 saving files Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 scheduler tools menu 24 setting up Toshiba desktop external hard drive 11 specifying source/destination...
... 10 DC-IN port 10 eSATA port 10 hard drive stand 10 power button 10 power/drive in-use indicator light 10 USB port 10 R repair catalog tools menu 24 restore tasks menu 24 S safely remove hardware icon 15 safety icons 4 instructions 5 saving files Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 scheduler tools menu 24 setting up Toshiba desktop external hard drive 11 specifying source/destination...
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... turn on Toshiba drive 13 turning off/disconnecting Toshiba drive 15 turning off/disconnecting drive using a USB connection 15 using an eSATA connection 16 U USB port 10 using Backup Software Control Pad 23 included (optional) software 17 Power Saver application 20 Startup Disk Restore 29 Toshiba Backup software 21 V viewing Toshiba drive information 19 viewing folders/files Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 W wake up Toshiba desktop external hard drive 21
... turn on Toshiba drive 13 turning off/disconnecting Toshiba drive 15 turning off/disconnecting drive using a USB connection 15 using an eSATA connection 16 U USB port 10 using Backup Software Control Pad 23 included (optional) software 17 Power Saver application 20 Startup Disk Restore 29 Toshiba Backup software 21 V viewing Toshiba drive information 19 viewing folders/files Toshiba desktop external hard drive 14 W wake up Toshiba desktop external hard drive 21
