Toshiba px1275E-1g04, px1275e-1g06, px1277e-1g08, px1278e-1g10, pz-1279e-1g12 User Manual

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive

USER’S GUIDE

For Models:

PX1275E-1G04 PX1276E-1G06 PX1277E-1G08

PX1278E-1G10 PX1279E-1G12

Contents

Getting Started

7 Welcome 8 Precaution 9 Package content 10 System requirement

Getting to know your Toshiba 2.5" Portable Hard Drive

12 Toshiba 2.5" Portable Drive at a glance 13 Toshiba 2.5" Drive in-dept

13 About Hi-Speed USB 2. 15 CD + Secure HDD & Password Securit 16 PushButton™ Backu 18 Synchronization (Sync

19 Bus-Powered Operatio 19 Using Bus-Power with your Toshiba Driv

21 Hot-Pluggable 21 Fanless Desig

22 Technical specification

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Drive Installation & Setup

24 Installing the Drive

24 About the supplied USB cable

26 Connecting the Drive to your compute

26 Bus-Powered Operatio

28 Password Securit

28 Setting up Password Security for the first tim 29 Disabling Password Securit 30 Enabling Password Securit 31 What if you forget your password

33 Naming your Driv 34 Re-formatting the Driv

Using the Drive

37 Performing routine tasks

37 Opening files and folder 37 Copying files and folders to your Driv

38 How to unmount and disconnect the Driv

PushButton™ Backup

40 About PushButton™ Backup

40 PushButton Backup Operation 41 Backup

42 Duplicate 43 Synchronization (Sync

44 Installing Regen backup softwar

45 Installing Rege 45 Uninstalling Regen

46 Setting up and using PushButton Backu

47 Setting up a Backup Stor 51 Setting up a Duplicate Stor 54 Setting up a Sync Stor

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Using other Functions in Regen

59 Other Backup Operations

59 Archive

59 How to run an Archive operatio

61 Disaster Recover

62 Restor

62 About the Restore operation

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

71 Tool

71 Repair Catalo 72 Manage Store 73 Selectors

Maintenance, Help & Other Information

76 Maintaining your Drive

77 Examining and Repairing a Hard Driv 78 Protecting Your Data from Viruse 78 Cleaning the Drive Cas

79 Frequently Asked Question 83 Troubleshootin

86 Following information is only for EU-member states 86 Working environmen 88 CE complianc

89 Notice

Getting Started

Welcome

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

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

• Do not expose this device to temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 40°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

Toshiba Portable Hard Drive

USB Cable

Software

QuickStart Guide

System requirements

What you need:

• Minimum 233 MHz processor

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

Edition, Media Center Edition)

• 2 available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 ports

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

2.5" Portable Hard Drive

Toshiba 2.5" Portable Drive at a glance

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Toshiba 2.5" Drive in-depth

With a host of highly advanced features, your Toshiba 2.5" 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 2.5" 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 login 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 highperformance 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".

Bus-Powered Operation

Some interface technologies, such as USB, are able to supply electricity as well as data to power peripheral devices. This is referred to as "on-bus power". (A "bus" is an electronic pathway, or

channel, that conveys data between digital devices in the form of electrical impulses.) The actual electricity to power the device is

supplied by the internal power supply of the computer to which the device is attached.

Since a bus-powered device gets its power from the computer, it does not need to be plugged into an AC outlet. This allows for easier portability, requires potentially fewer cables, and affords greater freedom of movement. As such, bus-powered operation is of great benefit to laptop users who often find themselves in locations where access to an AC outlet is unavailable—and besides, who doesn’t appreciate fewer cables?

Using Bus-Power with your Toshiba Drive

Using bus-powered operation is the simplest, most convenient way to run the Drive because the USB cable supplies both data and power.

In all but a few cases, only one USB port is needed for bus-powered operation. However, a few laptops, some hubs, and even a small number of desktop systems, limit bus power. In these few cases, two

USB ports are required for bus-powered operation. The supplied USB cable has an extra USB connector that can be plugged into a second USB port if needed.

The USB electrical specifications of the myriad models of computers on the market are not typically published. Therefore, the only way to know for sure if you will need to use two USB ports for the Drive is to actually connect it to your computer and see if it mounts. Details and instructions are given in the chapter “Connecting the Drive to Your Computer”.

Hot-Pluggable

You can connect and disconnect the 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/battery power. Always unmount the Drive or turn off your computer before disconnecting the Drive. See “Unmounting and Disconnecting 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

Dimensions: ....................................................................................W 78 X H 17 X D 125.5 (MM)

...................................................................................... W 3.07" X H 0.67" X D 4.95" (INCHES)

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

Interface transfer rate (max.):

Data buf fer (cache)

Rotational speed

Error rate (nonrecoverable)

Load/unload cycles

Power requirement (max.)

Ambient operating temperature

Operating humidity (RH non-condensing)

Chassis (approve d/recognized)

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..................................................................................... 480 Mbps

..............................................................................................................2 MB

.............................................................................1 in 1014 bits read

......................................................................................................... 600,000

...............................................................................................4.75 W

.................................................... 5ºC – 40ºC (41°F – 104°F)

..................................................................8%–90%

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Drive Installation & Setup

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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.

About the supplied USB cable:

The USB cable supplied with your Toshiba 2.5" Portable Drive has a primary Type A connector, a secondary Type A connector, and a mini-USB connector. In most cases, you will not need to use the secondary USB Type A connector. (See "Connecting

the Drive to your computer" for instructions.)

USB connectors can only be inserted one way. When making the connections, be sure to correctly insert the connectors, or you may damage the Drive and void the warranty.

If you plan to connect the Drive to a USB hub…

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.

Note: The USB hub needs to be powered by an external power supply.

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Bus-Powered Operation

Bus-powered operation may require the use of two USB ports in some cases. There is no way to know for certain until you connect the Drive.

1. Plug the primary USB type A connector into a USB port on your computer— preferably a USB 2.0 port.

2. Plug the mini-USB connector into the miniUSB port on the Drive. The PushButton will illuminate and Drive should power up.

After the Drive powers up, the Password Security login screen will appear. Proceed to the next chapter "Password Security."

If you do not see the login screen…

If the login screen does not appear after several seconds, the Drive is not receiving sufficient electrical current to power up—even though the PushButton may be illuminated. You have two alternatives…

1) If you have a second free USB port, you can use that port to augment the current needed to power up the Drive (follow the instructions below):

1. Unplug the mini-USB connector from the Drive.

2. Plug the secondary USB type A connector into a second USB port on your computer.

Because this second port will supply power only, it does not matter if the port is USB 1.1 or USB 2.0.

3. Plug the mini-USB connector back into the Drive. After the Drive powers up, the Password Security login 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.

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