Toshiba GMAA0020901T User Manual

User’s Guide
Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive
English/Español
GMAA0020901T 01/10
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Safety icons .........................................................................................4
Other icons used ...........................................................................4
Safety instructions...............................................................................5
Regulatory Statements.........................................................................6
Introduction.........................................................................................9
Package contents................................................................................. 9
Computer requirements.......................................................................9
Quick Tour .........................................................................................10
Status 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 disk space and drive properties ..........................17
Installing and Using the included (optional) software........................17
Drive Monitor ....................................................................................18
Installing the Drive Monitor application.......................................18
Viewing the Toshiba drive information........................................19
Power Saver.......................................................................................19
Installing the Power Saver application.........................................20
Using the Power Saver application..............................................20
Toshiba Backup software...................................................................21
Installing the Toshiba Backup software.......................................22
Using the Backup Software Control Pad......................................23
The difference between Backup and Sync ...................................25
Specifying source/destination devices and Sync targets............. 26
Erasing Data ...................................................................................... 28
About Startup Disk Restore ............................................................... 28
Using Startup Disk Restore ...............................................................29
Frequently asked questions ...............................................................33
Troubleshooting and support ............................................................ 34
If you need further assistance ........................................................... 35
Before you contact Toshiba......................................................... 35
Contacting Toshiba ..................................................................... 36
Index..............................................................................................................37
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Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:
Safety icons
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Provides important information.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the product.
HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

Safety instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the product
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the
Choking hazards
Never leave small parts such as covers, caps and screws within the
Never place your product in a damp environment
Never use or place your product in a bathroom or any other damp
Never place your product in locations with excess heat
Never place your product where it will be exposed to excess heat, such
Never place your product on a heat sensitive surface
Never place your product on a wooden surface, furniture, or any other
Always place your product on a flat, hard surface that is resistant to
Never place your product in a location with extremely low temperatures
Never place your product in a location where it will be exposed to
Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations
Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations. This may result
Never operate your product during a thunderstorm
Never operate your product or a connected computer during a
Safety instructions
product. Disassembly, modification, tampering or repairing the product could cause fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
reach of infants or small children. Swallowing a small part may cause choking and suffocation resulting in death or serious injury. If a part is swallowed, immediately take appropriate emergency action and consult a doctor.
environment or in an outdoor environment or location where it may be exposed to rain, mist, fog or other source of water or moisture. Such exposure could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. It may also cause a product failure, or loss of data.
as in direct sunlight, in an unventilated vehicle, or near a heater. This may result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to the product.
surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the temperature of the product base increases during normal use.
heat damage.
extremely low temperatures. This may result in a system failure, malfunction or loss of data.
in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of data.
thunderstorm. If you see lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the product and your computer. An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure, loss of data or damage to the product.
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Regulatory Statements

Do not drop the drive. Protect the drive from severe shocks,
which can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction.
Handle the product with caution to prevent damage from external shocks. Do not move the drive while it is in operation. Do not turn off the drive or disconnect it from your computer, or shut
down or unplug your computer while the drive is in operation (LED is flashing). Doing so may result in an operational error.
Do not put any heavy objects on the drive.
Regulatory Statements
FCC information
FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For connection to a computer, use only the cable type provided with, or recommended for, this product. Use of any other cable types, not approved by Toshiba, will be the responsibility of the user and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Regulatory Statements
FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Contact
Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: (949) 583-3000
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Environmental Disposal Information
Toshiba recommends that customers dispose of their used computers and peripherals in an environmentally sound manner, in accordance with any local, state or federal regulations. For further information on Toshiba's recycling initiatives and policies, see www.ToshibaDirect.com.
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Copyright statement
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2010 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
January 2010, Rev1.0
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Trademarks
Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Regulatory Statements

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a TOSHIBA product. Your TOSHIBA product is furnished with two guides:
Quick Start Guide Comprehensive PDF User’s Guide (This document)

Package contents

Check to make sure you have all of the following items:
Toshiba desktop external hard drive (Gen 2) Stand AC power adaptor USB cable Toshiba Soft ware CD
Included on the CD:
User's Guide PDF Backup software Drive Monitor application Power Saver application
Startup Disk Restore software (Windows Quick Start Guide Standard limited warranty booklet
Introduction
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only)
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Computer requirements

To operate the hard drive, you need a computer with the following specifications:
Component Requirement
Operating system
CPU
Interface port
Microsoft Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, (SP 1.0 or above) or Mac OS X
10.3 or later 233 MHz processor (Intel® Pentium®,
Intel®Celeron®, AMD, etc.) or better
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, or eSATA port
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Quick Tour

This section identifies the various components of the Toshiba desktop external hard drive.
Quick Tour
If connected to a USB 1.1 port, the drive will operate at USB 1.1 speeds (up to 12 Mbps). For faster performance, connect the drive to a computer with a USB 2.0 port.
Power/drive in-use indicator light
(Sample Illustration) Components of the Toshiba desktop external hard drive
Component Description
Power/drive in-use indicator light
Power button eSATA port
USB port
DC-IN
Power button
eSATA port USB port
DC-IN
Stand
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.
Flashes when the connected computer is reading or writing data on the Toshiba drive. Solid when the drive is powered on but the drive is not being accessed.
Press to turn the Toshiba drive on or off. Connection point for an optional eSATA cable (sold
separately), used to connect the Toshiba drive to an eSATA port on your computer.
Connection point for the provided USB cable, used to connect the Toshiba drive to your computer.
Note: Use either a USB cable or an eSATA cable to connect the drive to your computer, not both.
Connection point for the provided AC adaptor.
Stand
Use to position the drive vertically.

Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive

NOTE
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Status indications

Light status Indicates
Flashing
Solid
Flashing rapidly
Dimming
The connected computer is reading or writing data on the drive.
The drive is powered on but is not currently being accessed.
An error has occurred. Disconnect and then re-connect the drive to your computer. If the condition is not cleared, contact Toshiba support.
After a (user) set period of inactivity, the light dims when the drive enters power saving mode. (Applicable only if the Power Saver software has been installed and enabled onto the connected computer.)
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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Place the Toshiba drive on a sturdy, flat surface. Do not place the drive on an unstable or makeshift base, such as a stack of books, which may be prone to collapse or toppling.
Stand
(Sample Illustration) Attaching the stand
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Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive
2 Connect the AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor to the Toshiba drive and to a working electrical outlet.
AC adaptor
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor
3 Connect the Toshiba drive to 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.
Connect the drive to your computer using the provided USB cable. Turn on your computer, if it is not already on.
USB port
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB cable

Connecting the drive via eSATA

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4 Turn on the Tos hiba drive
Press the power button on the back of the Toshiba drive to turn on the power.
Power button
(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power
After you connect and turn on the Toshiba drive, the drive will mount to your computer. You are now ready to use your Toshiba desktop external hard drive.
Connecting the drive via eSATA
If your computer has an eSATA port, you can connect the Toshiba desktop external hard drive to the computer with an eSATA cable (sold separately) instead of a USB cable, if you wish.
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Never connect the 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.
The supplied (optional) Power Saver, Drive Monitor, and Startup Disk Restore software will only work when the Toshiba drive is connected to your computer via USB (not eSATA).
eSATA port
(Sample Illustration) Connecting an eSATA cable (sold separately)
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Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive

Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive
This section provides a basic overview of how to save files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive. However, the procedure for saving files to the drive may vary depending on the application you are using. If necessary, please refer to the online help within your application.
To save a file to the Toshiba desktop external hard drive:
1 Select File, and then Save As in the application you used to
create the file.
2 Select the external hard drive from the Save in drop-down list. 3 Enter a name for the file in the File name field. 4 Click Save.
The indicator light on the Toshiba drive flashes as the file is written to the disk.

Viewing folders and files on your Toshiba desktop external hard drive

To view a folder or file stored on the Toshiba desktop external hard drive:
1 Double-click the Toshiba HDD ( ) icon in My Computer or
Computer. A window displays, showing the folders and files stored on the
Toshiba drive.
2 Double-click on the file or folder you want to open.

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 copy in My Computer or
Computer. The object is selected.
2 Select Edit, and then Copy from the window’s menu bar.
If necessary, navigate through the folder structure until the
Toshiba HDD icon is visible.
3 Double-click on the Toshiba HDD ( ) icon. 4 If you want to place a copy of the folder or file into a specific
folder on the Toshiba drive, double-click the folder you want to
place the copy in.
5 Select Edit, and then Paste from the window’s menu bar.

Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive

Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive
To avoid losing or corrupting data stored on the Toshiba desktop external hard drive, be sure to follow the instructions in this section when you want to turn off the drive or disconnect it from your computer.
Do not turn off or remove the external storage device while it is writing or reading media.
Never turn off or disconnect an external storage device during
data read/write. Doing so can cause data loss.
If the external hard drive is connected to your computer with an eSATA cable, always shut down the computer before turning off or disconnecting the drive. Failure to do so may cause data corruption or loss.
The procedure for turning off/disconnecting the drive varies depending upon the type of connection (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 read/write activity stops (the power/drive in-use
light will stop flashing).
2 Close all Toshiba drive-related applications (for example, the
Backup Software Control Pad and the Drive Monitor/Disk Properties window) by following these steps:
a Click the Close (X) button to close each window. b Right-click each drive application icon in the Notification
area/System tray of your Windows
Exit.
3 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
Notification area/System tray of your Windows
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desktop and select
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desktop.
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(Sample Image) The Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification area/System tray
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Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive
4 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop. 5 Select Toshiba HDD and then click OK.
A message displays indicating it is safe to remove the device
from your computer.
6 Turn off the drive and/or disconnect the USB cable connecting
the drive to your computer.
The procedure for safely removing a hardware device may vary depending on your computer's operating system. Refer to the documentation provided with your operating system if the above procedure is not applicable to your system.
When you shut down your computer, the Toshiba drive unmounts from the system automatically. You do not need to manually unmount it. Simply wait until your computer shuts down before disconnecting the cable.
If you have installed the Drive Monitor application, you can also safely remove the drive from your system by right-clicking on the Drive Monitor ( ) icon in the Notification area/System tray of your Windows
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desktop and selecting Eject. For information on installing the Drive Monitor, see “Checking used/free disk space and drive
properties” on page 17.

If you are using an eSATA connection

To turn off/disconnect the Toshiba drive if you are using an eSATA connection:
1 Wait until all read/write activity stops (the power/drive in-use
light will stop flashing).
2 Close all open Toshiba drive-related applications. 3 Shut down your computer. 4 Turn off the drive by pressing the power button on the back of
the drive.
5 Disconnect the eSATA cable.

Checking used/free disk space and drive properties

Checking used/free disk space and drive properties
Use the Drive Monitor to view the following information about the Toshiba desktop external hard drive:
Amount of used and free disk space File system type

Installing and Using the included (optional) software

After 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 computer.
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(Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen
On some computers, you may need to click Run Launcher.exe and/or Allow in one or more pop-up messages before the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen will display.
The Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen offers the following options:
Option Click to:
Backup Software
Drive Monitor
Install the Toshiba Backup software. For more information, see “Toshiba Backup software” on
page 21.
Install the Drive Monitor application, which is used to monitor used/free disk space and view your Toshiba drive properties. For more information, see
“Checking used/free disk space and drive properties” on page 17.
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Drive Monitor

Option Click to:
Power Saver
User’s Guide
After you install or activate a feature, the ( ) icon displays next to the feature. If you decide to use one or more of the software applications, please note the Toshiba drive must be connected to the computer via USB (not eSATA) to access the application/software. The software may not be accessible when the drive is connected via an eSATA cable.
Install the Power Saver application, which gives you the option to put your Toshiba drive to Sleep (power down) after a period of disk inactivity, see
“Using the Power Saver application” on page 20.
View the online User’s Guide (this document).
Drive Monitor
The Drive Monitor application is used to monitor used/free space and view drive properties on your Toshiba desktop external hard drive.

Installing the Drive Monitor application

To install the Drive Monitor application:
1 Load the Toshiba Software CD that shipped with your Toshiba
drive into your computer's optical disc drive. The Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen appears.
(Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome Screen
2 If the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen does not launch
automatically, double-click the Toshiba CD icon under My Computer\Computer to launch it.
3 Click Drive Monitor in the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome
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screen.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to load the application.
The application is installed onto your computer.

Viewing the Toshiba drive information

In order to use the Drive Monitor application your Toshiba drive must be connected to your computer via USB (not eSATA).
To view the Toshiba drive information, do one of the following:
Click the Drive Monitor icon in the Notification area/System
tray of your Windows
(Sample Image) The Drive Monitor icon in the Notification area/System tray
The Drive Monitor window displays.
Point to the Drive Monitor icon in the Notification
area/System tray of your Windows A pop-up window displays drive information.
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desktop.

Power Saver

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desktop.
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Power Saver
The Power Saver application gives you the option to automatically put your Toshiba drive to sleep (power down) after a period of disk inactivity. If Power Saver is installed on your computer, you will need to select from a list of pre-set time limits for the sleep option, or you can select the Never option to prevent the drive from ever going into sleep mode.
While in Sleep mode, your Toshiba drive remains mounted to your computer and readily accessible. However, keep in mind, it will require a few moments for the Toshiba drive to power up before it can be accessed. If you need to frequently access your Toshiba drive on a regular basis, we recommend you do not install Power Saver. If Power Saver is installed, you can also select a longer time limit or the Never option.
In order to use the Power Saver application your Toshiba drive must be connected to your computer via USB (not eSATA).
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Power Saver

Installing the Power Saver application

To install the Power Saver application:
1 Load the Toshiba Software CD that shipped with your Toshiba
drive into your computer's optical disc drive. The Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen appears.
(Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome Screen
2 If the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen does not launch
automatically, double-click the Toshiba CD icon under My Computer\Computer to launch it.
3 Click Power Saver in the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome
screen.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
The application is installed onto your computer.

Using the Power Saver application

In order to use the Power Saver application your Toshiba drive must be connected to your computer via USB (not eSATA).
1 Make sure your Toshiba drive is connected to your computer
via USB, powered-on, and mounted to your system.
2 Click the Power Saver icon ( ) to launch the application. 3 In the Power Saver window, select the period of disk inactivity
after which the drive will go to Sleep (e.g. 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.).
4 Once the setting has been accepted, exit Power Saver.
Waking up your Toshiba desktop external hard drive
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Your Toshiba drive will wake up whenever you or your system tries to access it. For example, when you double-click the drive icon or when you open or save a file to the drive.

Toshiba Backup software

With the included Toshiba Backup software, you can easily back up, or make copies of, your electronic files. You can choose to back up:
your entire computer (includes your computer's startup disk
and all attached internal and external storage devices), or
your computer's startup disk only. Select this option if you
wish to be able to restore your startup disk after a system failure, using the supplied Startup Disk Restore application. Note: Startup Disk Restore will not work if you select the Entire Computer option.
all files of a certain type (for example, your music files), or all
files in a specific folder or set of folders.
You can specify that the backup task is executed immediately, or schedule it to occur at a later time or repeatedly at certain intervals. The software also enables you to restore your backup copies to the original storage device or to another storage device, and provides a synchronization utility for easily updating the files on one storage device to match the files stored on another device.
Toshiba Backup software
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Periodic back up of stored data
It is important to periodically back up, or make copies of, your electronic files in case the storage device containing them fails, making the original files inaccessible.
(Computers with Windows® 7 operating system only) Before using the Toshiba Backup software, make sure to set your computer’s sleep function to Never. The sleep function in Windows 7 can permanently disrupt disk read/write functions, such as data backups. If your computer (with Windows
®
7 operating system) enters sleep mode during a backup operation, the process will fail to complete, even after your computer wakes up.
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Toshiba Backup software

Installing the Toshiba Backup software

To install the Toshiba Backup Software:
1 Load the Toshiba Software CD that shipped with your Toshiba
drive into your computer's optical disc drive. The Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen appears.
(Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome Screen
2 If the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen does not launch
automatically, double-click the Toshiba CD icon under My Computer\Computer to launch it.
3 Click Backup Software in the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome
screen.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
The software is installed on your computer.
For information on using the software, see “Using the Backup Software Control Pad” below.

Using the Backup Software Control Pad

To use the Toshiba Backup software, open the Backup Software Control Pad.
To open the Backup Software Control Pad:
Click the Backup Software icon in the Notification
area/System tray of your Windows
(Sample Image) The Backup Software icon in the Notification area/System tray
The Backup Software Control Pad displays.
Tasks menu
Toshiba Backup software
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desktop.
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Tools menu
(Sample Image) The Control Pad of the Toshiba Backup software
The Backup Software Control Pad contains two menus: the Tasks menu and the Tools menu. Click Tasks or To ols to open the corresponding menu.
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Toshiba Backup software
The following options are available on the Control Pad:
Tasks Menu
Option Click this option to:
Backup
Back up:
your entire computer (backs up your computer's
startup disk and all attached internal and external storage devices except the destination drive), or
your computer's startup disk only. Select this
option if you wish to be able to restore your startup disk after a system failure, using the supplied Startup Disk Restore application. Note: Startup Disk Restore will not work if you select the Entire Computer option.
all files of a certain type (for example, your music
files), or all files in a specific folder or set of folders.
Restore
Sync
Restore all files or selected files from a backup set.
Synchronize files on any two storage drives connected to your computer.
Tools Menu
Option Click this option to:
Log Monitor
Scheduler
Repair Catalog
View the status of a backup task currently in progress, view backup histories, or check on scheduled tasks.
Schedule backups and syncs to run at your convenience. Schedule one-time or recurring backups or syncs.
Rebuild a lost or corrupted Catalog file. Note: Catalog files keep track of backups in a Backup set.
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