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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

USER’S GUIDE

For Models:

PX1265E-1G16 PX1266E-1G25 PX1267E-1G32 PX1268E-1G40 PX1269E-1G50

PX1270E-1G16 PX1271E-1G25 PX1272E-1G32 PX1273E-1G40 PX1274E-1G50

Contents

Getting Started

7 Welcome 8 Precautions 9 Package contents 10 System requirements

Getting to know your Toshiba 3.5" External Hard Drive

12 Toshiba 3.5" Drive at a glance 13 Toshiba 3.5" Drive in-depth

13 About Hi-Speed USB 2.0 15 CD + Secure HDD & Password Security 16 PushButton™ Backup 18 Synchronization (Sync) 18 Hot-Pluggable 19 Fanless Design

20 Technical specifications

Drive Installation & Setup

23 Setting up the Drive

23 Choosing an orientation (vertical or horizontal)

24 Attaching the stand for vertical placement 25 Affixing the rubber feet for horizontal placement

26 Connecting the Drive to your computer 29 Password Security

29 Setting up Password Security for the first time 30 Disabling Password Security 31 Enabling Password Security 32 What if you forget your password?

34 Naming your Drive 35 Re-formatting the Drive 37 Stacking Drives

Using the Drive

39 Performing routine tasks

39 Opening files and folders 39 Copying files and folders to your Drive

40 How to unmount and turn off the Drive

PushButton™ Backup

42 About PushButton™ Backup

42 PushButton Backup Operations 43 Backup 44 Duplicate

45 Synchronization (Sync)

46 Installing Regen backup software

47 Installing Regen 47 Uninstalling Regen

48 Setting up and using PushButton Backup

49 Setting up a Backup Store 53 Setting up a Duplicate Store 56 Setting up a Sync Store

Using other Functions in Regen

61 Other Backup Operations

61 Archive

61 How to run an Archive operation

63 Disaster Recovery

64 Restore

64 About the Restore operations

65 How to Use Full Restore 67 How to Use File Restore 69 Using Find Files

73 Tools

73 Repair Catalog 74 Manage Stores 75 Selectors

Maintenance, Help & Other Information

78 Maintaining your Drive

79 Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive 80 Protecting Your Data from Viruses 80 Cleaning the Drive Case

81 Frequently Asked Questions 85 Troubleshooting

88 Following information is only for EU-member states: 88 Working environment 90 CE compliance

91 Notices

Getting Started

Welcome

Welcome, and thank you for choosing a Toshiba External Hard Drive.

Your Toshiba Drive features highquality construction, advanced engineering, and state-of-the-art data storage technology, designed to provide years of reliable, userfriendly performance.

This guide contains important information for the proper installation, use, and care of your Toshiba Drive. Please read this guide carefully and retain it for future reference.

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Precautions

Please follow the precautions listed below. Failure to so do may result in damage to the device, loss of data, and voiding of the warranty.

• If using this device for general-purpose storage, we strongly recommend that you backup the files stored on the device. Toshiba is not responsible for data loss or corruption; nor will Toshiba perform recovery of lost data or files.

• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or modify the device.

• Do not expose the device to damp or wet conditions.

• Never place containers of liquids on the device. This can damage the device and increase the risk of electric shock, short-circuiting, fire, or personal injury.

• If the device has a three-prong plug, never plug the device into a two-prong outlet.

• Do not expose this device to temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C when the device is in operation, and -20ºC to 60ºC when not in operation.

• Do not use a third-party AC adapter or power cord.

• Do not bump, jar or drop the device.

• Do not stand the device in a way not described in this guide.

• Do not disconnect any cables, while the device is powered on, without first unmounting the device.

Package contents

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Toshiba 3.5" External Hard Drive

USB Cable

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AC Adapter & Power Cord

Rubber Feet

QuickStart GuideSoftware CD

System requirements

What you need:

• Minimum 233 MHz processor

• Windows 2000 or XP (Home Edition, Professional, Professional x64

Edition, Media Center Edition)

• Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port

Windows XP users must have XP Service Pack 1 or later.

Windows 2000 users must have 2000 Service Pack 4 or later.

To get Windows updates go to www.microsoft.com and click on the

Microsoft Update link.

If connecting to a USB 1.1 port on your computer or hub, the Drive will operate at USB 1.1 speeds (up to 12 Mbps).

(Pentium, Celeron, AMD, etc.)

Getting to know your Toshiba

3.5" External Hard Drive

Toshiba 3.5" Drive at a glance

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Toshiba 3.5" Drive in-depth

With a host of highly advanced features, your Toshiba 3.5" External Hard Drive is much more than high-performance data storage. It's a truly powerful data management system that can greatly simplify how you access, organize, and safeguard your data.

About Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Your Toshiba 3.5" Drive is equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. USB (Universal Serial Bus) is serial data transmission technology. The original standard (USB 1) could transmit data at speeds of up to 12 Mbps (Megabits per second). USB 2.0 has a maximum throughput of 480 Mbps—that’s up to 40 times faster than USB 1.

Interface transfer rates up to 480 Mbps

USB 2.0 can transfer data at speeds of up to 480 Mbps. However, data transfer rates will depend on a number of factors, including available CPU resources, and the number of USB devices attached to your computer. Also, as with any data I/O (input/output) technology, some bandwidth is taken up by the data protocols that structure and govern data transmissions. In day-to-day use, you can expect maximum sustained transfer rates in the low to mid-30s MB/s (Megabytes per second).

Supports up to 127 devices

A single USB bus can support up to 127 USB devices. However, connecting more than one or two USB devices to a computer usually requires the use of one or more USB-equipped hubs. A typical USB hub can accommodate several USB devices.

Master-slave architecture

The computer (the “master”) dictates data flow to, from, and between attached USB devices (the “slaves”).

Cable length up to 5 m (16.4 ft.)

On-bus power

USB can supply enough electricity to run many low-power devices— such as keyboards, scanners, and memory card readers—eliminating the need for an electrical outlet in many cases.

Plug & Play

USB does not require ID numbers or terminators. On most operating systems you do not need to install drivers.

Hot-Pluggable

You can add/remove devices while the computer is running. Always unmount a hard drive before turning it off or disconnecting it.

CD + Secure HDD & Password Security

About CD + Secure HDD

Your Toshiba Drive uses an advanced partition scheme called CD + Secure HDD. The Drive was specially prepared at the factory with two partitions. As the name suggests, one is the CD partition; the other is Secure HDD (Hard Disk Drive) partition.

When the Drive mounts to your computer, it mounts two volumes. The CD partition mounts just like a CD-ROM volume, and it will appear in My Computer under Devices with Removable Storage. It is a read-only partition that takes up only about 4 Megabytes. You cannot delete it or change it in any way. The sole purpose of the CD partition is to store the Password Security software.

The hard disk drive partition of your Toshiba Drive is used to store your data. It is a standard hard disk drive partition that mounts to your system just like any other normal hard disk drive volume.

About Password Security

The CD + Secure HDD scheme makes the Password Security feature a simple, yet very powerful tool that can be used to safeguard your Toshiba Drive from unauthorized access.

Because the Password Security software is stored on the Drive itself—rather than on a computer—no matter what computer you

connect your Drive to, it is always secure. When you connect the Drive to a computer, a login screen will appear asking you to input your password. If you do not input the correct password, the hard disk drive partition of the Drive will not mount. (The CD partition

will mount regardless if you log in or not, for the login screen is launched from this partition.)

Password Security employs SHA2 encryption, which uses a type of algorithm, known as a hash function, to encrypt your password. The encrypted password is stored as a hash value (a fixed-sized output generated from a variable-sized amount of text). Because the hash is one-way only, it is extremely difficult to decrypt, making Password Security very secure, to say the least. It is so secure, in fact, that if you forget your password you will simply never be able to access the stored data. The data is effectively lost. Luckily, you can create a password hint to help you remember.

Instructions for using Password Security are included in the chapter "Password Security."

PushButton™ Backup

PushButton Backup is a faster, easier way to run routine data backups. Rather than having to launch a backup utility and setting cumbersome parameters every time you want to backup, all you need to do is press the PushButton on your Toshiba Drive.

Not only does PushButton Backup make backups simpler and more convenient, but since you’re backing up your data to a high-performance hard drive—as opposed to say, tape or optical media—backups are also much faster.

How does PushButton Backup work?

PushButton Backup is a custom feature that was added to the Regen backup application, specifically and exclusively, for PushButton Drives.

After you install Regen, the first time you press the PushButton, Regen will launch the PushButton Backup Wizard. The wizard takes you through a few simple steps to set up a customized backup strategy, tailored to your needs. Each subsequent time you press the PushButton, Regen will launch automatically, run the backup and then close.

PushButton Backup also gives you the flexibility to use your Toshiba Drive as both a backup device and a general-purpose storage device. Your backed up data will take up a certain amount of the Drive's capacity. Any space left over can be used to store working files that you need to access on a regular basis.

Just keep in mind that the amount of space taken up by your backups will likely increase with every backup session, leaving less and less capacity for your working files. However, unless your initial backup takes up most of the Drive's capacity, or you are routinely

backing up extremely large files, this will probably not be an issue for quite some time.

A detailed explanation of the various backup operations available, as well as full instructions for setting up and using PushButton Backup and the Regen application, are provided in "PushButton Backup" and "Using Regen's Other Functions."

Synchronization (Sync)

Synchronization, or Sync, is one of the most powerful features available with your Toshiba Drive. While providing the benefits of data redundancy, Sync also synchronizes the data on two or more hard drives, allowing you to work from multiple drives without the need to keep track of what files are on which drives.

The Sync operation is one of the backup operations that can be launched via the PushButton. Instructions are provided in the chapter "Setting up and using PushButton Backup."

Hot-Pluggable

You can turn on/turn off/connect/disconnect your Toshiba Drive while your computer is running. This makes portability much easier, allows you to use the Drive only when you need it, and saves electricity. Always unmount the Drive or turn off your

computer before turning off or disconnecting the Drive. See the chapter “How to unmount and turn off the Drive” for details.

Fanless Design

All hard drives generate some heat during normal operation. However, your Toshiba Drive was engineered to dissipate heat so efficiently it doesn’t need a fan. The result is near-silent operation.

Technical specifications

Physical (witho ut stand)

Dimensions: .................................................................................... 128 MM W X 207MM L X 37MM H

Configuration/Performance

Interface: .............................................................................................................. Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Interface transfer rate (max) ............................................................................................ 480 Mbps

Data buf fer (cache) ...................................... 2 MB (< 250 GB), 8 MB (< 400 GB), 16MB (≥ 400 GB)

Rotational speed ............................................................................................................. 7,200 RPM

Latency (average) ...................................................................................................................4.2 ms

Seek time s (average)

Read ...................................................................................................................................8.9 ms

Write.................................................................................................................................10.9 ms

Track-to-track ........................................................................................................................2 ms

Full stroke ............................................................................................................................21 ms

Error rate (non-recoverable) ............................................................................. < 1 in 1014 bits read

Spindle start time (max) ..............................................................................................................9 s

Start/Stop cycles (at 25ºC) .................................................................................................... 50,000

Chassis approved/recognized ....................................................................................................... CE

Power

External Power Supply ........................................................................................ 25 W (UL/CSA/CE)

AC Input .................................................................................................100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A

DC output .................................................................................................12 V @ 1.2 A ; 5 V @ 2.0 A

Environmental

Ambient temperature

Operating .................................................................................................................... 5ºC – 35ºC

Non-oper ating ........................................................................................................ -20ºC – 60ºC

Relative humidity (non-condensing)

Operating ........................................................................................................... 5% – 95%, 33ºC

Non-oper ating ...................................................................................................5% – 95%, 35ºC

Drive Installation & Setup

Setting up the Drive

Place the Drive on a sturdy, flat surface. Do not place the Drive on an unstable or makeshift base, such as a stack of books, that may be prone to collapse or toppling.

Choosing an orientation (vertical or horizontal)

Your Toshiba 3.5" External Hard Drive can be placed on your desktop in either the vertical or horizontal position. If you do not plan to stack on additional Toshiba 3.5" Drives, we recommend the vertical position, as this orientation takes up the minimum amount of desktop space. Also, the PushButton will be higher up, so there is less chance it will get obstructed by other items on your desk.

Attaching the stand for vertical placement

1. Remove the two small plugs located inside the recessed area on one of the long sides of the Drive case to expose the screw holes underneath.

2. Seat the top of the stand inside the long recessed area on the side of the Drive with the screw holes.

3. Using the supplied screws, mount the stand to the Drive case using a small Phillips screwdriver. Make sure the stand is firmly attached, but do not overtighten the screws.

Affixing the rubber feet for horizontal placement

It is highly recommended that you use the supplied rubber feet for horizontal placement. The feet help keep the Drive securely in place, and they also help prevent scuffs and scratches.

1. Place the Drive on your desktop as shown, so that the Toshiba logo is on the bottom.

2. Remove one of the rubber feet from the paper backing. Carefully position the foot inside one of the four oblong indentations, with the adhesive side down. Once the foot is properly positioned, press down to secure it in place. Repeat for the other three feet.

3. Set the Drive, feet down, on your desktop.

Connecting the Drive to your computer

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We recommend that you first connect the Drive directly to your computer. Once the installation has been successfully completed, you can then connect the Drive to a USB hub if you wish. This approach will simplify troubleshooting if you experience a problem.

About the USB cable:

Each end of the USB cable has different connectors called Type 'A' and Type 'B'. The 'A' connector plugs into your computer or USB hub. The 'B' connector plugs into the Drive. Be sure to correctly insert the connectors, or you may damage the Drive and void the warranty.

About the supplied power cord(s):

If your Toshiba Drive came with two power cords, be sure to use the correct power cord for your region.

Before you connect the Drive…

We recommend that before you connect the Drive, you restart your computer.

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1. The pins of the AC adapter connector are arranged such that the connector can be inserted into the Drive’s Power Port only one way. Orient the connector correctly and insert it into the Power Port.

It should not require much force to plug in. If the connector will not go in, check the orientation and try again. Do not force the connector or you may damage it and/or the Drive and void the warranty.

2. Plug the power cord into the socket in the AC adapter. Plug the other end into an AC outlet.

3. Connect the USB cable:

The connectors can only be plugged in one way, so be sure to orient them correctly.

a) Plug the Type A connector into a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port on your computer.

b) Plug the Type B connector into the USB 2.0 port on the back of the Drive.

4. Flip the power switch on the back of the Drive to turn it on. After the Drive powers up, the Password Security log in screen will

appear. Proceed to the Next chapter "Password Security."

Password Security

Setting up Password Security for the first time

Your Toshiba Drive came from the factory with Password Security enabled, and programmed with a pre-set password. The first time you connect the Drive to your computer, the login screen will appear.

If you want to keep Password Security enabled, follow the instructions below to change the pre-set password. If you want to disable Password Security, go to "Disabling Password Security" on the next page.

How to change the pre-set password

1. In the login screen, click on the Options button.

2. In the Current Password field, enter 12345 (this is the password that was set at the factory).

3. In the New Password field, enter your new password.

4. In the Confirm New Password field, enter the new password again.

5. In the Hint field, type in a word or short phrase that will help you remember your password in the event that you forget what it is.

6. Click OK. You will see a message telling you to unplug and plug in the device. Click OK, then unplug and plug in the USB cable connected to your computer.

7. The login screen will appear. Enter your password and click OK. The Drive will mount, and the drive icon/letter for your Toshiba Drive

will appear in My Computer under Hard Disk Drives. You will also see a CD-ROM icon/letter under Devices with

Removable Storage. This is the CD partition used to store the Password Security software.

Disabling Password Security

You can disable or enable Password Security at any time. Doing so will not affect any data stored on your Drive. If you disable Password Security, then later on decide to re-enable it, you will have to run through the enabling procedure and create a password and password hint.

How to disable Password Security

1. In the login screen, click on the Options button.

2. Check Disable Password Security.

3. In the Current Password field, enter the current password. If this is your first time connecting the Drive to your computer, enter 12345 (this is the default password set at the factory).

4. Click OK. You will see a message telling you to unplug and plug in the device. Click OK, then unplug and plug in the USB cable connected to your computer.

5. The Drive will now mount; no login will be required. The drive icon/letter for your Toshiba Drive will appear in

My Computer under Hard Disk Drives. You will also see a CD-ROM icon/letter under Devices with

Removable Storage. This is the CD partition used to store the Password Security software.

Enabling Password Security

You can enable or disable Password Security at any time. Doing so will not affect any data stored on your Drive. Follow the instruction below to enable Password Security for an unsecured Drive.

How to enable Password Security

1. Double-click the CD Drive icon of your Drive in My Computer. The contents of the CD Drive will be displayed.

2. Double-click on ONSPCSET.exe. The password screen will appear.

3. In the New Password field, enter a password.

4. In the Confirm New Password field, enter the password again.

5. In the Hint field, type in a word or short phrase that will help you remember your password in the event that you forget what it is.

6. Click OK. You will see a message telling you to unplug and plug in the device. Click OK, then unplug and plug in the USB cable connected to your computer.

7. The login screen will appear. Enter your password and click OK. From now on, before the Drive will mount, the login screen will

appear and you will need to input your password.

What if you forget your password?

If you permanently forget your password, you will not be able to access the Drive, and any data stored on the Drive will effectively be lost.

Password Security allows three consecutive attempts to enter your password at login. If the third attempt is unsuccessful, you will be able to view your Hint, and you will have one last chance to enter your password.

If you still cannot remember your password, you will need to unplug and plug in the USB cable from your computer in order to access the login screen again and make further attempts.

If you permanently forget your password you will not be able to access the Drive. For all intents and purposes, the Drive will be rendered unusable, and any data stored on the Drive will effectively be lost.

If you want to regain the use of your Drive, you will need to make arrangements to return the Drive to the factory, where the CD + Secure HDD partitions will be deleted and re-created. You will not recover your data, but at least the Drive will be functional again.

Naming your Drive

Now that your Drive has been connected and mounted, you should give it a unique name (label) to distinguish it from other storage devices/volumes connected to your computer.

Follow these instructions to name your Drive:

1. Double-click on My Computer.

2. In My Computer click the drive icon for your Toshiba Drive.

3. In the File menu, select Properties.

4. Under the General tab of the Properties window, type a name in the text field beside the Drive icon.

Re-formatting the Drive

Your Toshiba Drive was formatted at the factory…

You do NOT need to format the Drive. We recommend that you only re-format or partition the Drive if absolutely necessary.

Formatting a hard disk erases all data stored on the disk! Before you re-format or partition your Drive, be sure to save a copy of any files you wish to keep to another storage device.

How to re-format the Drive

1. Disable any anti-virus software you may have running.

2. Double-click on My Computer. In My Computer, right-click the Toshiba Drive icon and select Format… in the pop-up menu. The Format dialog box will appear.

3. Under Capacity, verify the Drive capacity. It should be close to the stated capacity of your Drive in gigabytes.

4. In the File System pop-up menu, select the file system.

If you need Password Security, select FAT32, if available. Password Security will not work with NTFS formatted disks.

5. In the Allocation unit size pop up, select “Default allocation size.”

6. In the Volume label field, type in a name for the Drive.

7. Under Format options you can check Quick Format.

If you leave it unchecked Windows will run a Full format. A Full format will take about 30-90 minutes. A Quick format will take just a few minutes, but will do less verifying of the Drive.

8. Click Start. Once the format process is complete, the Drive will be ready to use.

Stacking Drives

The Toshiba 3.5" External Hard Drive is stackable so that you can add even more high-performance data storage without taking up any more desktop space.

For this section we assume that you already have a Toshiba Drive installed on your system, and that the Drive is placed in the horizontal position.

1. Affix the supplied rubber feet according to the instructions in the section “Affixing the rubber feet for horizontal placement."

2. Place one Drive onto the other, making sure the feet of the upper Drive are properly seated in the foot indentations of the lower Drive.

3. Follow the instructions in the section “Connecting the Drive to Your Computer" to connect the second Drive.

Using the Drive

Performing routine tasks

Opening files and folders

1. Double-click on the Drive icon. A window showing the files and folders stored on the Drive will appear.

2. Double-click on the file or folder that you want to open.

Copying files and folders to your Drive

1. Click on the file or folder you want to copy.

2. With the file/folder highlighted, go to Edit --> Copy.

3. Double-click on the Drive icon to open it. If you want to copy the file or folder to a specific folder on the Drive, double-click that folder to open it.

4. Go to Edit --> Paste. The file or folder will copy over.

How to unmount and turn off the Drive

When a device, such as a hard drive, is “mounted” to a computer, that means the computer has established a communications link with it. When you unmount a device, the communications link is severed and the computer can no longer access it.

Never turn off a hard drive or disconnect any cables while it is mounted. You may lose data or damage the drive.

1. In the system tray at the bottom of your screen, click the safely remove/icon (the icon with the green arrow). A pop-up message will

appear with a list of devices connected to your computer.

2. Select the Toshiba Drive. After a few seconds the Drive will unmount and Windows will give you a message that it is safe to remove the device.

3. Click OK. You can then safely turn off the Drive.

If you turn off the Drive after you shut down your computer, you do not need to manually unmount it. The Drive will unmount automatically when the computer shuts down.

PushButton™ Backup

About PushButton™ Backup

PushButton Backup is a custom feature set that was added to Regen specifically, and exclusively, for PushButton Drives. Before the addition of PushButton Backup, Regen was already an extremely powerful, yet very user-friendly application. The combination of Regen and PushButton Backup makes PushButton Drives perhaps the ultimate in multi-function data backup and storage.

PushButton Backup Operations

There are three types of backup operations available with PushButton Backup: Backup; Duplicate; and; Synchronization. Each one can be customized for maximum utility and convenience.

When you setup your Toshiba Drive for PushButton Backup, you specify which one of the three backup operations you want to launch via the PushButton. To help you decide which operation to choose, we offer in-depth descriptions below.

Backup

The Backup operation is best suited for those who want to backup their entire startup disk. As well as backing up files, Backup can also save other types of data, including user settings, applications and their settings, and the operating system and its settings (including the registry). This information is required if you need to perform disaster recovery on a computer that has become unresponsive.

Backup Stores, Catalog Files, and Snapshots

The Backup process “packages” backed up files, saving them in a proprietary format, and storing them in a Backup Store, complete with encryption, and compression, if specified. Files in a Backup Store cannot be accessed via the Desktop; they can only be accessed through the Regen interface.

Regen keeps track of files in a Backup Store using a special type of index called a Catalog File. At each backup session, Regen takes a Snapshot of the source volume. The Snapshot is a record of all the files on the source at the time of the backup. While only the most recent Snapshot is saved in the Catalog file, Regen saves every Snapshot ever taken to the destination (i.e. your Toshiba Drive). In this way Regen can keep track of all versions of backed-up files in a very organized and efficient manner. Because all previous versions of backed up files are saved in the Backup Store, you have the ability to restore a file from any point in the backup history.

Regen allows you to setup and maintain several distinct Backup Stores. This means you can have several PushButton Drives connected to your computer.

Duplicate

The Duplicate operation is well suited for users who need quick access to their backed up files and who do not need to backup their operating system or application files.

The Duplicate operation is essentially a “smart” copying process. Files and folders from the source volume (e.g. your computer’s startup disk) are copied to your Toshiba Drive. Duplicated files and folders can be viewed and utilized just like the original source files because a duplicated file is a straight copy of the source file in its native format.

The Duplicate process saves space by overwriting old versions of duplicated files with the latest versions from the source volume. It also saves time by giving you the option to run incremental duplicates, where only files that are new or that have been modified since the last Duplicate was run are copied.

Because duplicated files are copied in their native formats, you cannot apply compression or encryption. However, this also means you can restore duplicated files simply by dragging and dropping them from the destination back to the source.

Synchronization (Sync)

Synchronization, or Sync, is one of the most powerful features available with PushButton Backup. While providing the benefits of data redundancy, the Sync operation also synchronizes the data on two or more hard drives, so you can work from multiple drives without the need to keep track of what files are on which drives.

Let’s say you routinely do work at both the office and at home. At the office you store your files on your office PC but you maintain copies of your files on your Toshiba Drive that you use when working from home. Using the Sync operation, you can synchronize your office PC with your Toshiba Drive. When you run a Sync operation, Regen compares the files stored on your synched drives. It finds the files that are new or have been modified since the last Sync operation—no matter which drive they may be on—and copies the modified and new files to each synched drive as needed.

Installing Regen backup software

System Requirements

Regen should be installed on a PC that meets the following minimum requirements:

• Windows 2000 or XP (Home, Pro, Pro x64, Media Center)

• 800 MHz Intel Pentium class processor

• 128 MB RAM

In order to backup a volume, Regen must be run under a user account that has full access privileges to that volume. We recommend that you create an account that has Administrator access to all resources before installing Regen.

Installing Regen

1. Save your open files and exit any running applications.

2. Insert the Toshiba CD in your CD/DVD drive. The CD will launch automatically and you will see the Toshiba splash screen. If the CD is already in the drive, locate the CD icon in My Computer. Right-click the icon and select AutoPlay.

3. In the splash screen, select “Install Regen.”

4. Follow the instructions in the Regen Setup Wizard to install the software on your computer.

Uninstalling Regen

Option 1:

1. Open the Control Panel (Start > Control panel).

2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.

3. Select the Regen application from the program list.

4. Click the Change/Remove button to uninstall the application.

Option 2:

Go to Start > All Programs > OnSpec Regen > Uninstall Regen.

Setting up and using PushButton Backup

Before you begin…

Before you can set up your Toshiba Drive for PushButton Backup you must make sure of the following:

1) The Drive must be connected, powered on, and mounted to

your computer. If you have not yet installed the Drive, follow the instructions in "Drive Installation & Setup."

2) The Regen application must be installed on your computer. If you

have not yet installed Regen, go to "Installing Regen" in this chapter.

When you setup PushButton Backup, you create either a Backup Store, a Duplicate Store or a Sync Store depending on the backup strategy that best suits your needs. Each type of store has settings and options that you can customize.

This chapter provides separate instructions for setting up a Backup Store, a Duplicate Store, and a Sync Store.

Setting up a Backup Store

1. Press the PushButton on the Drive.

Regen will launch and the PushButton Backup Wizard will appear. Click Next to proceed to the Next screen.

2. PushButton Backup Wizard>Enter a device name

Enter a device name in the text field, and click Next.

We recommend that you use the same name that you gave your Drive during the naming process. Regen uses the device name to identify your PushButton Drive and keep track of backups. This feature is especially useful if you have more than one PushButton Drive connected to your computer.

3. PushButton Backup Wizard>Select a backup type

Select Backup and click Next.

4. Backup Wizard>What do you want to backup?

Select what you want to backup. The choices are: My Computer; Documents and Settings, and; Let me select. Descriptions of each are provided on screen. Make your selection and click Next.

If you chose Let me select, in the Next screen you will see a list of disks mounted to your computer. You can either select a drive or a folder on the drive as the source volume.

To select a drive as the source volume, check the box Next to the drive and click Next.

To select a folder as the source volume, you must first define that folder as a volume. To do so, select a drive and click the Show Folders button. A new window will appear, listing the folders currently on the drive. To define an existing folder, select the folder and click the Define button. To create and define a new folder, click the New Folder button. Type a name for the folder in the Create New Folder window, and click OK. The new folder will now appear in the folder list. Select the new folder and click the Define button.

The folder you just defined as a volume will now be listed under the drive. Check the box Next to the folder to select it as the source volume, and click Next.

5. Backup Wizard>What file types do you want to backup?

Specify the file types. If you select All Files, all of the file types in the File Type list will be included. To specify only specific file types, click Let me select. Make your selection(s) and click Next.

6. Backup Wizard>Select the destination disk for your backups.

Your Toshiba Drive will be listed in the window by the name you assigned earlier. Select the Drive. If you want to create a folder on the Drive as the location for the Backup Store, click the Browse button.

In the Backup Store location window, select the Toshiba Drive and click the Open button. Click the New Folder button; type a name for the folder in the Create New Folder window and click OK. The new folder will now appear in the Backup Store location window. Select the folder and click OK. In the Location for Backups field, you will see the path to the folder. Click Next.

7. Backup Wizard>When do you want to run the Backup?

Select Run the Backup now and Click Next.

8. Backup Wizard>Name this Backup Store

Enter a name for this Backup Store. It may be helpful to use a name that indicates what you are backing up, such as "My Computer Backups" or "My Music Backups" etc. After you enter a Backup Store name, click Next.

9. Backup Wizard>Would you like to compress your backed up files?

Choose whether you want to compress your data, and whether you want to use the Verification option. Explanations are given on screen.

Make your selections and click Next.

10. Backup Wizard>Enable security for this Backup Store?

Please Note: Do not confuse Regen's security feature with the Drive's own Password Security. They have two separate and distinct functions. While Password Security protects the Drive itself from unauthorized access, the security feature in Regen protects only the data in the Backup Store.

If you do not want to enable security, select None from the drop- down menu and click Next.

If you want to enable security, you have three choices:

• Password only (no encryption)

• Simple Crypt encryption (faster)

• AES-128 encryption (most secure) After you make your selection, type a password in the Password field.

Type the password again in the Confirm field. You must also create a password hint to help you remember the password in case you forget.

In the box that says "Would you like Regen to remember your password…" it does not matter if you check Yes or No since you will not be running scheduled Backups.

11. Backup Wizard>Backup Summary

Review the Backup Summary. To make any changes to the settings for this Backup Store, click the Back button, or else click Finish to run the Backup. You will be able to view the Backup process in the Log Monitor window that appears.

From now on, whenever you want to run a Backup, simply press the PushButton. Regen will automatically launch, run the Backup and close.

Setting up a Duplicate Store

1. Press the PushButton on the Drive.

Regen will launch and the PushButton Backup Wizard will appear. Click Next to proceed to the Next screen.

2. PushButton Backup Wizard>Enter a device name:

Enter a device name in the text field, and click Next.

3. PushButton Backup Wizard>Select a backup type:

Select Duplicate and click Next.

4. Duplicate Wizard>What do you want to Duplicate?

You can select a disk or a folder as the source volume. To select a disk as the source volume, select the disk in the window

and click Next. To select a folder as the source volume, you must first define that

folder as a volume. To do so, select a disk and click the Show Folders button. The Browse window will appear, listing the folders currently on the disk. To define an existing folder, select the folder and click the Define button. To create and define a new folder, click the New Folder button. Type a name for the folder in the Create New Folder window, and click OK. The new folder will now appear in the folder list. Select the new folder and click the Define button.

The folder you just defined as a volume will now be listed under the drive. Select the folder and click Next.

5. Duplicate Wizard>What file types do you want to duplicate?

Specify the types of files you want to duplicate. If you select All Files, all of the file types in the File Type list will be included. To specify only specific file types, click Let me select. Make your selection(s) and click Next.

6. Duplicate Wizard>Where do you want the duplicate to be stored?

Your Toshiba Drive will be listed in the window by the name you assigned earlier. You can either define the entire Drive as the

destination volume, or you can define a folder on the Drive as the destination volume.

To define the Drive as the destination volume, select the Drive in the window and click Next.

To define a folder as the destination volume, select the Drive and click the Show Folders button. The Browse window will appear. Click the New Folder button; enter a folder name in the Create New Folder window, and click OK. The new folder will now appear in the folder list of the Browse window. Select the new folder and click Define.

The folder that you defined will now appear under the Toshiba Drive. Select the folder.

In the Duplicate Method box, select a Duplicate Method. Most users will want to use "Duplicate only new and/or modified files from the source." If you select the other option, the entire source volume will over-write the entire destination volume at every Duplicate session. If you are duplicating a large amount of data, duplicating the entire source volume every time will take much longer than only duplicating new or modified files.

Click Next.

7. Duplicate Wizard>When do you want to run the Duplicate?

Select Run the Duplicate now and Click Next.

8. Duplicate Wizard>Duplicate Summary

Enter a name for the Duplicate Store in the text field. Review the Duplicate Summary. To make any changes to the settings,

click the Back button, or else click Finish to run the Duplicate. You will be able to view the Duplicate process in the Log Monitor

window that appears. When the Duplicate is complete, Regen will close. From now on, whenever you want to run a Duplicate, simply press

the PushButton. Regen will automatically launch, run the Duplicate and close.

Setting up a Sync Store

1. Press the PushButton on the Drive.

Regen will launch and the PushButton Backup Wizard will appear. Click Next to proceed to the Next screen.

2. PushButton Backup Wizard>Enter a device name:

Enter a device name in the text field, and click Next.

3. PushButton Backup Wizard>Select a backup type:

Select Synchronization and click Next.

4. Sync Wizard>What do you want to Synchronize?

You can select a disk or a folder as the source volume. To select a disk as the source volume, select the disk in the window

and click Next. To select a folder as the source volume, you must first define that

The folder you just defined as a volume will now be listed under the disk. Select the folder and click Next.

5. Sync Wizard>What file types do you want to Synchronize?

Specify the types of files you want to synchronize. If you select All Files, all of the file types in the File Type list will be included. To specify only specific file types, click Let me select. Make your selection(s) and click Next.

6. Sync Wizard>Where do you want the synchronized files to be stored?

Your Toshiba Drive will be listed in the window by the name you assigned earlier. You can either define the entire Drive as the destination volume, or you can define a folder on the Drive as the destination volume.

To define the Drive as the destination volume, select the Drive in the window and click Next.

The folder that you defined will now appear under the Toshiba Drive. Select the folder.

In the Sync Method box, select a Sync Method and then click Next.

7. Sync Wizard>When do you want to run the Sync?

Select Run the Sync now and click Next.

8. Sync Wizard>Sync Summary

Enter a name for the Sync Store in the text field. Review the Sync Summary. To make any changes to the settings,

click the Back button, or else click Finish to run the Synchronization process.

You will be able to view the progress in the Log Monitor window that appears. When the Sync is complete, Regen will close.

From now on, whenever you want to run a Sync, simply press the PushButton. Regen will automatically launch, run the Sync and close.

Using other Functions in Regen

Other Backup Operations

Disaster Recovery

Although complete system failures are rare, they do happen. Regen provides an easy way to restore a computer that has been rendered inoperable due to a major system malfunction, such as those caused by a hard disk crash or virus attack.

Disaster Recovery can only be performed on a computer if the computer's entire startup disk was backed up.

The following steps will show how to prepare your computer for Disaster Recovery.

1. Click on the Disaster Recovery icon in the Backup group. The Disaster Recovery window will open, click Next

2. In the Next screen, select a Backup Store and Snapshot. The Backup Store must contain a backup of the entire startup disk. Click Next.

3. Review the Disaster Recovery Summary. This information will be used by Regen to prepare a Disaster Recovery guide. Click the Finish button to view the guide.

4. Print the Disaster Recovery guide and keep it in a safe place. You will need this guide to recover your computer should disaster strike.

Restore

About the Restore operations

The Restore operations are used to retrieve files from a Backup Store in the event that the source files are lost or corrupted.

There are three types of Restore operations: Full Restore; File Restore, and; Find Files.

Full Restore is used to restore all of the files in a Backup Store (i.e. restore the entire source volume).

File Restore lets you restore selected files and folders from a Backup Store.

Find Files lets you search for and restore files based on specific criteria that you define. Find Files can be very helpful when you need to restore a file whose name and location you can't remember because you may have backed it up long ago.

Each operation allows you to select a specific Snapshot in the Backup Store. This allows you to restore files from any point in the backup history.

How to Use Full Restore

1. Click the Full Restore icon in the Restore group.

2. The Full Restore Wizard will launch. Click Next.

3. Full Restore Wizard>What Backup Store do you want to restore from? The list of available Backup Stores will be displayed. Select the

Backup Store and click Next.

4. Full Restore Wizard>Which Snapshot do you want to restore from? The available Snapshots will be displayed. Select the one you want

to restore from and click Next.

5. Full Restore Wizard>Where do you want to restore? Select Original location to restore the files to the source volume.

Select New location if you want to restore the files to another volume.

If you select New location, you can select a disk or a folder as the Restore destination.

To select a disk as the Restore destination, select the disk in the window and click Next.

To select a folder as the Restore destination, you must first define that folder as a volume. To do so, select a disk and click the Show Folders button. The Browse window will appear, listing the folders currently on the disk. To define an existing folder, select the folder and click the Define button. To create and define a new folder, click the New Folder button. Type a name for the folder in the Create New Folder window, and click OK. The new folder will now appear in the folder list. Select the new folder and click the Define button.

The folder you just defined as a volume will now be listed under the drive. Select the folder and click Next.

6. Full Restore Wizard>When do you want to restore? Select "Run the Restore now" and click Next.

7. Full Restore Wizard>Restore Summary Review the Restore Summary. To make any changes to the settings,

click the Back button, or else click Finish to run the Restore process.

How to Use File Restore

1. Click the File Restore icon in the Restore group.

2. The File Restore Wizard will launch. Click Next.

3. File Restore Wizard>What Backup Store do you want to restore from? The list of available Backup Stores will be displayed. Select the

Backup Store and click Next.

4. File Restore Wizard>Which Snapshot do you want to restore from? The available Snapshots will be displayed. Select the one you want

to restore from and click Next.

5. File Restore Wizard>Where do you want to restore? Select Original location to restore the files to the source volume.

Select New location if you want to restore the files to another volume.

If you select New location, you can select a disk or a folder as the Restore destination.

To select a disk as the Restore destination, select the disk in the window and click Next.

The folder you just defined as a volume will now be listed under the drive. Select the folder and click Next.

6. File Restore>Select Files to restore Click the Select Files Button to select the files you want to restore. The Select Files window will launch. Expand the folders in the left-

hand window as needed to find the folder(s) you are looking for. Click the box Next to a folder to mark the folder for restore and to view a list of enclosed files and folders in the right-hand window. If you mark a folder, by default all of the folder's contents will also be marked for restore. You can mark or unmark individual files and folders in the right-hand window to select only the specific files/ folders you want to restore.

After you make your selection(s), click OK. You will be taken back to the File Restore Wizard. Click Next to continue.

7. File Restore>Replace matching files? Follow the instructions on screen and click Next.

8. File Restore Wizard>Restore Summary Review the Restore Summary. To make any changes to the settings,

click the Back button, or else click Finish to run the Restore process.

Using Find Files

1. Click the Find Files icon in the Restore group. The Searching and Retrieval window will open.

2. Click the Source button. The Select Files window will open displaying the available Backup Store(s).

3. Click on a Backup Store to view a list of available Snapshots in the Snapshots list. Select a Snapshot by checking the box Next to the Snapshot's name. and click OK. Back in the Searching and Retrieval window, the name of the Backup Store will now appear Next to the Source button.

4. Click the Destination button. In the window that appears, you can select a disk or a folder as the Restore destination.

To select a disk as the Restore destination, select the disk and click OK. To select a folder as the Restore destination, select a disk and click

Open. The window will display the folders currently on the disk. To select an existing folder as the destination, select the folder from the list and click OK. To create a new folder for the destination, click the

New Folder button. Type a name for the folder in the Create New Folder window, and click OK. The new folder will now appear in the

folder list. Select the new folder and click OK. Back in the Searching and Retrieval window, the disk/path will be

displayed Next to the Destination button.

5. Click on the Searching button. The Selectors window will open. Selectors are essentially lists of conditions you employ to aid in your

file search.

Using the All Files Selector By default, the Selector Name window contains the All Files Selector.

You use the All Files Selector if you want to include all of the files in a Backup Store in your search.

To use the All Files Selector, select it and click OK. In the Searching and Retrieval window "All Files" will be displayed Next to the Searching button. Next to the Files Chosen button, the Total Files and Total Size will be displayed.

Click the Files Chosen button. In the Select Files window, you can search through the available files and folders. Expand a folder to view it's contents. Click the box Next to a folder or file to mark it for retrieval. When you are done, click OK.

The Total Files and Total Size will now reflect the file(s) you have chosen. Click the Retrieve button to retrieve the selected files.

Creating Customized Selectors You can create your own Selectors to search for files. Each Selector

that you create can contain up to three Condition Sets. You create Condition Sets by editing the Condition Settings of the available Condition Types.

6. If the Selectors window is not already open, click the Searching button to open it. In the Selectors Window, click the New button. You will be prompted to enter a name for the Selector. Enter a name and click OK.

7. A new window with name of the Selector will appear. Click the Add button to launch the Condition window. This window allows you to select the Condition types and their corresponding Condition Settings.

Expand the Universal folder in the Condition Type window. There are three Condition types available: Attributes; Name, and; Size.

Select a Condition Type and edit its Condition Settings accordingly. When you are done editing the Condition Settings, click OK. The Condition Set will now be included in the Condition Sets list.

To add another Condition Set, click the Add button and run trough the process again.

When you are finished adding Condition Sets, close the window. The new Selector will now appear in the Selector Name list in the Selectors window. Click on the Selector and then click OK.

Next to the Files Chosen button you will see the Total Files that match the criteria of the search, as defined by the Selector.

The Total Files and Total Size will now reflect the file(s) you have chosen. Click the Retrieve button to retrieve the selected files.

Tools

PushButton Manager

The PushButton Manager provides a central location from which to view, edit, or delete the Store(s) used for PushButton Backup. While you can only have one Store per PushButton Drive, you can use the PushButton Manager to manage the Stores of several Drives. To launch PushButton Manager select its icon in the Tools group.

Repair Catalog

Use the Repair Catalog tool to rebuild a Catalog file that has been corrupted or lost. The Catalog will be rebuilt from a Backup Store.

1. Click the Repair Catalog icon in the Tools group.

2. You will be prompted to select an option for Catalog repair. Select Disk and click OK.

3. Next you will be asked "Which disk(s) do you want Regen to check for Backup Store data files?" Select All Disks to specify the disks that Regen will search. Select Last Disk to have Regen search only the last disk used for backups.

4. In the Next window, select a disk and click OK. A new window will appear displaying the Backup Store(s) on the disk. Select a Backup Store and click OK.

5. Next, you will be asked if there are more disks included in this Backup Store. After you make your selection the Catalog file will be rebuilt.

Manage Stores

The Manage Stores tool provides comprehensive set of tools to manage your Backup, Duplicate and Sync Stores from a central location.

How to Use Manage Stores

1. Click on the Manage Stores icon in the Tools group.

2. Select a Store by clicking on one of the tabs near the top of the Manage Stores window. A complete list of Stores of that type will be displayed in the Stores window.

To view a Store's properties, select the Store and click the Properties button.

To remove a Store that you no longer need, click the Forget… button. You will be give the option to permanently remove the Store.

To create a new Store…

1. Select the tab for the kind of Store you want to create but do not select a Store in the Stores window.

2. Click the Create New… button. The Backup/Duplicate/Sync Wizard will launch. Follow the instructions in the wizard to set up the new Store.

Selectors

Selectors are used in the Find Files operation. Use the Selectors Tool to quickly edit, delete or to create Selectors.

To create a Selector

1. Click on the Selectors icon in the Tools group.

2. In the Selectors Window, click the New button. You will be prompted to enter a name for the Selector. Enter a name and click OK.

3. A new window with name of the Selector will appear. Click the Add button to launch the Condition window. This window allows you to select the Condition types and their corresponding Condition Settings.

Expand the Universal folder in the Condition Type window. There are three Condition types available: Attributes; Name, and; Size.

Select a Condition Type and edit its Condition Settings accordingly.

When you are done editing the Condition Settings, click OK. The Condition Set will now be included in the Condition Sets list.

To add another Condition Set, click the Add button and run trough the process again.

When you are finished adding Condition Sets, close the window. The new Selector will now appear in the Selector Name list in the Selectors window. The Next time you use the Find Files operation, the new Selector will be available for your files search.

Maintenance, Help & Other Information

Maintaining your Drive

Defragmenting and Optimizing a Hard Drive

A hard drive stores data on disks called platters. Each platter surface is divided into concentric tracks. Each track is divided into sections called sectors. A group of sectors, called a cluster, is the smallest unit of data storage space on a platter.

When data is saved to a new hard drive, it is written to the disk(s) contiguously, one cluster after another. As old files are erased, clusters that were previously occupied become available for new data. However, there may not be enough space for the drive to write a new file in a contiguous set of clusters. The drive uses the clusters it can; if more are needed it searches for empty clusters in other locations on the disk(s). The result is a fragmented file.

Over time, as more and more files are erased and new files are written, the data on the disk(s) becomes increasingly fragmented. The more fragmented a disk becomes, the longer it takes to read and write data because the Drive’s read/write mechanism spends more time moving back and forth over the platter searching for fragmented data or free clusters.

We recommend using defragmentation and optimization software to maximize storage efficiency and optimize performance. Optimization software re-organizes files so that the files you

use most often can be accessed more quickly. Defragmentation (defragging) software consolidates file fragments into more efficient contiguous clusters.

Quite often, defragging and optimization functions will be included in one software package, such that both operations are performed at the same time.

Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive

There are a number of reasons why a hard drive may become damaged or the data may become corrupted. Regular examination of your Toshiba Drive with a quality diagnostic and repair utility is the best way to prevent irreparable disk damage and avoid data loss.

There are several software packages available that offer a suite of disk management and repair utilities, including defragmentation, optimization, repair, erased file recovery and more. How often you should perform maintenance depends on how much you use the Drive. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to examine a hard drive for damage at least once a month.

Some maintenance and repair operations can take quite some time, so it’s wise to perform hard drive maintenance at times when you don’t need to use your computer. The good news is that, for the most part, you won’t need to tend to the computer while the software performs these operations.

Protecting Your Data from Viruses

One of the greatest threats to your data comes from viruses. These nasty-sounding creatures are insidious programs created by malefactors. Some viruses are designed to render your computer inoperable; others will erase files. The worst part is you may not be aware that your system has been infected until it’s too late.

The most common way computers catch viruses is by downloading and sharing infected files via e-mail and other Internet services. You can protect your data against viruses by using ant-virus software. These programs are designed to seek out and eradicate or quarantine viruses before they can cause damage. There are a number of good anti-virus programs on the market.

Cleaning the Drive Case

Always unplug all cables from the Drive before cleaning it. Clean the Drive using a soft, dry cloth. For tough dirt, dampen a soft cloth with some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water; wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the Drive with a dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, paint thinner, or other chemicals; they may damage the case materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use my Drive on two computers at the same time?

A: No. If you connect the Drive to two computers at the same time, you may damage the Drive and the computers.

Q: Do I have to format my Toshiba Drive prior to using it?

A: No, the Drive was formatted at the factory.

Q: What is the difference between FAT32 and NTFS?

A: FAT32 is an older and more compatible file system but it has certain limitations, such as file size (maximum 4 GB). NTFS is more secure and has fewer limitations. The NTFS file system can only be used on Windows XP and 2000.

Q; Where are the USB drivers for Windows XP, 2000?

A: They are built into the respective operating systems. However, you may need to upgrade your Windows OS. See “System Requirements.”

Q: Can I connect the Drive to a USB expansion card?

A: Yes, but you may need to update the software/firmware for the card. We recommend you check with the card’s manufacturer for the latest updates.

Q: What is the cache (buffer) size on my Toshiba Drive?

A: Drives that are smaller than 250 GB have 2 MB caches, drives that are smaller than 400 GB have 8 MB caches and drives that are 400 GB or larger have 16 MB caches.

Q: Can you make the Drive bootable?

A: No. Windows does not support the use of external hard drives as boot volumes.

Q: Why doesn’t the Drive need a fan?

A: Heat generation can be an issue with some hard drives, which is why they often have big, noisy fans. Toshiba Drives are engineered to be more efficient and to generate so little heat that they do not need fans. The result is near-silent operation.

Q: Why is the capacity of my Drive as shown in Windows lower than the Drive’s actual stated capacity?

A: The difference is mostly due to the way operating systems measure disk capacity, as compared to the method used by hard drive manufacturers. Hard Drive manufacturers have always used the decimal (base 10) method, where 1GB = 1,000 MB = 1,000,000 KB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Operating systems use the binary (base 2) method, where 1GB = 1,024 MB = 1,048,576 KB = 1,073,741,824 bytes. For this reason, a hard drive with a capacity of 120 GB (decimal) will

appear in Windows with a capacity of around 112 GB (binary). It must also be noted that operating systems reserve a portion of hard disk space for their own purposes. The actual amount can vary, depending on the operating system.

Hard Drive manufacturers use the decimal method because it is simpler and less confusing to consumers who may not be familiar with the base 2 number system. Manufacturers of operating systems do not need to concern themselves with this issue, so they use the more traditional binary method.

Q: Can I use my Toshiba Drive to copy an operating system from one computer to another?

A: You cannot transfer an installed operating system to another computer or hard drive simply by copying the operating system’s files. In order to install an operating system you’ll need to follow the manufacturer’s installation procedure. If you wish to transfer the contents of one startup (boot) disk to another, you will first need to properly install the operating system on the target disk. You can then use your Toshiba Drive to transfer your files (except the operating system).

Q: Does Toshiba provide data recovery services?

A: Toshiba does not provide data recovery services.

Q: What are the specific file formats that Regen can backup?

A: The supported file format for each type of file are:

• Picture: JPG, JPEG, BMP, TIF, GIF, PSD

• Music: MP3

• Movies: AVI, WMV, WM9, and MPG

• Office Documents: DOC, XLS, XLA, PPT, PDF, MDB, and RTF

Q: After Standby or Hibernation, I receive an error message from Sonic DLA??

A: If Sonic DLA and the data back-up software Regen is installed on your computer, error messages may occur in connection with Hibernation and Suspend. To prevent this, remove the hard disk drive from Standby or Hibernation via the “Remove Safely” function.

Troubleshooting

The power will not go on when I turn on the Drive.

A: Make sure your connections are secure.

My computer does not recognize the Drive.

A: Make sure all of your connections are secure. If using an add-on card, make sure it is working properly and update the software/ firmware. Also, make sure you have the latest updates for your operating system.

When I leave my computer idle for a while and come back, the Drive won’t work properly.

A: The most likely cause is that your computer is going into Sleep mode. The immediate solution is to restart your computer. To prevent this problem from re-occurring, go into your Power Settings/Energy Saver and set it to where it never goes into Sleep mode.

The Drive feels warm when powered on. Is this dangerous?

A: When in operation, the Drive may feel quite warm to the touch. This is normal.

The Drive gives me a “Device cannot start. Code (10).”

A: This is a power issue. Make sure your connections are secure. The other possibility is that the Drive has malfunctioned and requires service.

I don’t see my Toshiba Drive in My Computer, but it does appear in Device Manager.

A: Right-click on My Computer. Select Manage in the pop-up menu. In the Computer Management window, select Storage, then select Disk Management. In the Disk Management window, you should see a list of available storage devices. Look for the disk that has a capacity closest to your Toshiba Drive. Right-click on the right-hand box; in the pop-up menu select Delete Partition. Once you do this, it will say “Online” & “Unallocated.” Right-click on the box and select Create New Partition in the pop-up menu. When the Partition Wizard appears, select Primary Partition and click on Next. You will see a default value for the Toshiba Drive; click Next. You will then see a Drive letter (you can change this Drive letter if you wish); click Next. You will then be asked to format the Toshiba Drive.

When I try to format my Drive I get the message: “Could not complete format.”

A: This problem can occur if you are using an expansion card to connect the Toshiba Drive. Plug the Drive into a data port on your computer and try the format again. You may also come across this error if you try to format the Drive using the FAT32 file system.

After I connected the Drive to my PC, I got the following alert message: “Hi-Speed USB device plugged into non-Hi-Speed USB Hub.” What does this mean?

A: You will get this alert message if you plugged the Drive into a USB port that only support USB 1.1. This is fine, except your Toshiba Drive will operate USB 1.1 speeds (up to 12 Mbps).

The Drive seems to be operating slower than 480 Mbps.

A: First, in order to reach USB 2.0 speeds, you need a connection that supports USB 2.0. If the connection only supports USB 1.1 the Drive will operate at USB 1.1 speeds (up to 12 Mbps). The Drive will auto-sense the speed of your USB port and adjust between

USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. Second, 480 Mbps is the maximum speed of USB 2.0 devices. Actual data transfer rates will vary depending on a number of factors, including available CPU resources.

Following information is only for EU-member states:

The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Working environment

This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements for “residential, commercial and light industry environments”.

Please refer to the operator’s instructions of the product this option is being connected to for further advices regarding intended working environment. If there are advices unlisted, please refer to the following general advices.

The following environments are not approved:

• Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a mains

voltage of 380V three-phase is being used).

In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted:

• Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical

product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC.

• Vehicle Environments: Please read the operator’s manual of the

vehicle manufacturer for further restrictions of use.

• Aircraft Environments: Please follow the advices of the flight

personnel regarding restrictions of use.

Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved or the use is restricted are not the responsibility of Toshiba Corporation. The consequences of the use of this product in those working environments may be:

• Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby

surrounding area

• Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by

disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

CE compliance

• This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance withThis product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with

the related European Directives, notably CE Directive 93/68/EEC, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.

• CE marking under the trade brandTOSHIBA is the responsibilityCE marking under the trade brand TOSHIBA is the responsibility

of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone +49-(0)-2131-158-01.

• For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity pleaseFor a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please

refer to the following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com

Notices

sTored in a reTrieval sysTem, or TransmiTTed in any form or by any means, elecTronic, mechanical phoTocopying, recording or oTherwise, wiThouT The prior wriTTen consenT of Toshiba.

trademarks

The Toshiba name and iTs logos are regisTered Trademarks of Toshiba. all oTher Trademarks menTioned

or appearing in This documenT are The properTy of Their respecTive owners.

Changes

The maTerial in This documenT is for informaTion only and subjecT To change wiThouT noTice. while

reasonable efforTs have been made in The preparaTion of This documenT To assure iTs accurac y,

Toshiba assumes no liabiliTy resulTing from errors or omissions in This documenT, or from The use

of The informaTion conTained herein. Toshiba reserves The righT To make changes or revisions in The producT design or The producT manual wiThouT reservaTion and wiThouT obligaTion To noTify any person of such revisions and changes.

Federal CommuniCations Commission (FCC)

Radio FRequency inteRFeRence Statement

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.

canada compliance Statement

This class a digiTal apparaTus meeTs all requiremenTs of The canadian inTerference-causing equipmenT regulaTions.

Externes Hochgeschwindigkeits-USB 2.0- Festplattenlaufwerk

BENUTZERHANDBUCH

Für die Modelle:

PX1265E-1G16 PX1266E-1G25 PX1267E-1G32 PX1268E-1G40 PX1269E-1G50

PX1270E-1G16 PX1271E-1G25 PX1272E-1G32 PX1273E-1G40 PX1274E-1G50

Inhalt

Erste Schritte

7 Willkommen 8 Vorsichtsmaßnahmen 10 Packungsinhalt 11 Systemanforderungen

Kennenlernen des externen Toshiba 3,5-Zoll-Festplattenlaufwerks

13 Toshiba 3,5-Zoll-Laufwerk auf einen Blick 14 Toshiba 3,5-Zoll-Laufwerk–Ausführliche Beschreibung

14 Hochgeschwindigkeits-USB 2.0 16 CD + Secure HDD und Password Security 18 PushButton™ Backup 20 Synchronisierung (Sync) 20 Im Betrieb austauschbar (Hot-Pluggable) 21 Lüfterloser Aufbau

22 Technische Daten

Installation und Einrichtungdes Laufwerks

25 Einrichten des Laufwerks

25 Auswahl der Aufstellungsart (vertikal oder horizontal)

26 Befestigung des Sockels für die vertikale Aufstellung 27 Befestigung der Gummifüße für die horizontale Aufstellung

28 Anschließen des Laufwerks an den Computer 31 Password Security

31 Erstmalige Einrichtung von Password Security 32 Deaktivieren von Password Security 34 Aktivieren von Password Security 35 Passwort vergessen?

37 Benennen des Laufwerks 38 Neuformatierung des Laufwerks 40 Stapeln von Laufwerken

Verwendung des Laufwerks

42 Durchführen von Routineaufgaben

42 Öffnen von Dateien und Ordnern 42 Kopieren von Dateien und Ordnern auf das Laufwerk

43 Beenden der Bereitstellung und Ausschalten des Laufwerks

PushButton™ Backup

46 Allgemeine Informationen zu PushButton™ Backup

46 Datensicherungsoperationen in PushButton Backup 47 Backup

48 Duplicate (Duplizieren) 49 Synchronization (Sync, Synchronisierung)

51 Installation der Datensicherungssoftware Regen

52 Installation von Regen 52 Deinstallation von Regen

53 Einrichtung und Verwendung von PushButton Backup

54 Einrichtung eines Backup Store 59 Einrichtung eines Duplicate Store 63 Einrichtung eines Sync Store

Verwendung anderer Funktionen in Regen

69 Sonstige Datensicherungsoperationen

69 Archivierung

69 Durchführung eines Archivierungsvorgangs

72 Disaster Recovery

74 Wiederherstellung

74 Allgemeine Informationen zu den Wiederherstellungsoperationen

75 Full Restore (Vollständige Wiederherstellung) 77 File Restore (Dateiwiederherstellung) 80 Find Files (Dateisuche)

85 Tools

85 Repair Catalog (Katalogreparatur) 86 Manage Stores (Speicherbereichsverwaltung) 87 Selectors (Auswahlkriterien)

Wartung, Hilfe und sonstige Informationen

90 Wartung des Laufwerks

91 Überprüfung und Reparatur eines Festplattenlaufwerks 92 Schutz der Daten vor Viren 93 Reinigen des Laufwerkgehäuses

94 Häufig gestellte Fragen 99 Fehlerbehebung

103 Die folgenden Informationen gelten nur für die Mitgliedstaaten der EU 103 Arbeitsumgebung 105 CE-Konformität

106 Notizen

Erste Schritte

Willkommen

Willkommen und vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für ein externes ToshibaFestplattenlaufwerk entschieden haben.

Ihr Toshiba-Festplattenlaufwerk zeichnet sich durch eine qualitativ hochwertige Ausführung, fortschrittliche Technik und modernste Datenspeicherungstechnologie aus, damit Ihnen sein hohes Leistungspotenzial und zuverlässiger, benutzerfreundlicher Betrieb viele Jahre zur Verfügung stehen.

Dieses Handbuch enthält wichtige Informationen zur ordnungsgemäßen Installation, Nutzung und Wartung Ihres Toshiba-Laufwerks. Lesen Sie dieses Handbuch daher sorgfältig durch und bewahren Sie es für eine spätere Verwendung auf.

In diesem Handbuch verwendete Symbole:

dieses symbol kennzeichneT

einen warnhinweis oder eine wichTige informaTion.

dieses symbol kennzeichneT

hilfreiche Tipps und andere nüTzliche informaTionen.

das usb-logo

kennzeichneT wichTige

informaTionen, die sich

speziell auf usb beziehen.

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen

Bitte beachten Sie die folgenden Vorsichtsmaßnahmen. Das Nichtbefolgen kann zu einer Beschädigung des Geräts, Datenverlusten und zum Verfall der Garantie führen.

Wenn Sie dieses Gerät für allgemeine Speicherzwecke

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verwenden, sollten Sie unbedingt die auf dem Gerät gespeicherten Dateien regelmäßig sichern. Toshiba ist nicht verantwortlich für Datenverluste und -beschädigungen und schließt jegliche Rückvergütung für Daten- oder Dateiverluste aus.

Versuchen Sie auf keinen Fall, das Gerät zu öffnen, auseinander

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zu nehmen oder anderweitig zu verändern. Schützen Sie das Gerät vor Feuchtigkeit und Nässe.

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Stellen Sie niemals mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllte Behälter auf das

•

Gerät. Dies kann zu Schäden am Gerät führen und das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags, Kurzschlusses, Feuers oder Personenschadens erhöhen.

Wenn das Gerät einen Stecker mit drei Stiften hat, stecken Sie

•

das Gerät auf keinen Fall in eine Steckdose mit zwei Stiften ein. Das Gerät darf nur bei Temperaturen zwischen 5 °C und 35 °C

•

betrieben werden. Bei der Lagerung des Geräts darf ein Temperaturbereich von -20 °C bis 60 °C nicht unter- oder überschritten werden.

Verwenden Sie niemals einen Wechselstromadapter oder ein

•

Netzkabel eines Fremdanbieters. Setzen Sie das Gerät niemals Erschütterungen, Stürzen oder

•

anderen Schlageinwirkungen aus. Stellen Sie das Gerät niemals anders als in diesem Handbuch

•

beschrieben auf. Trennen Sie Kabel erst ab, nachdem die Bereitstellung des Geräts

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aufgehoben und es ausgeschaltet wurde.

Toshiba PX1265E-1G16, PX1266E-1G25, PX1267E-1G32, PX1268E-1G40, PX1269E-1G50 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Welcome

Precautions

Package contents

System requirements

Toshiba 3.5" Drive at a glance

Toshiba 3.5" Drive in-depth

About Hi-Speed USB 2.0

CD + Secure HDD & Password Security

PushButton™ Backup

Synchronization (Sync)

Hot-Pluggable

Fanless Design

Technical specifications

Drive Installation & Setup

Setting up the Drive

Choosing an orientation (vertical or horizontal)

Attaching the stand for vertical placement

Affixing the rubber feet for horizontal placement

Connecting the Drive to your computer

Password Security

Setting up Password Security for the first time

Disabling Password Security

Enabling Password Security

What if you forget your password?

Naming your Drive

Re-formatting the Drive

Stacking Drives

Using the Drive

Performing routine tasks

Opening files and folders

Copying files and folders to your Drive

How to unmount and turn off the Drive

PushButton™ Backup

About PushButton™ Backup

PushButton Backup Operations

Backup

Duplicate

Synchronization (Sync)

Installing Regen backup software

Installing Regen

Uninstalling Regen

Setting up and using PushButton Backup

Setting up a Backup Store

Setting up a Duplicate Store

Setting up a Sync Store

Using other Functions in Regen

Other Backup Operations

Archive

How to run an Archive operation

Disaster Recovery

Restore

About the Restore operations

How to Use Full Restore

How to Use File Restore

Using Find Files

Tools

Repair Catalog

Manage Stores

Selectors

Maintenance, Help & Other Information

Maintaining your Drive

Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive

Protecting Your Data from Viruses

Cleaning the Drive Case

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting

Following information is only for EU-member states:

Working environment

CE compliance

Notices

Erste Schritte

Willkommen

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen