Toshiba Canvio AeroCast User manual

For CANVIO AeroCast / CANVIO AeroCast wireless HDD
Manual for disconnecting from the
internet.
Manual Version 1.00

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Revision History
Version
Revision Date
Description
01
July 20, 2018
Initial release

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Safety Precautions
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meanings of the labels and graphic symbols described below before you move on to
the detailed descriptions of the precautions, and comply with the precautions stated.
*Serious injury including blindness, wounds, burns (low and high temperature),
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*Property damage means damage to device.

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................... 5
Procedure to disconnect the internet .............................................................6
■Explanation of marks in this document
Information
Describes functions, restrictions, and matters for reference.
Note
Describes additional instructions and notes.

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Introduction
This document explaining the procedure to disconnect Canvio AeroCast from the
internet.
Please read this document carefully before executing.
Information
Remember to backup all data on the device to another computer
or storage media before executing. Toshiba will not be responsible
for any damage caused by this.

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Procedure to disconnect the internet
Internet connection is disconnected by the following instructions.
1. In case of the low battery, plug the AC adapter to a power outlet, and then plug
the USB cable from AC adapter to the AeroCast.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to power on the AeroCast.
3. Press and hold Reset button for 5 seconds. The system will restore to its factory
settings. The AeroCast will reboot.

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4. Power on your AndroidTM or iOS Device, then call the wireless settings screen on
your local device and connect to the AeroCast wirelessly. (Displayed SSID is
“Toshiba_whdd_****”. (**** are unique digits or characters.)). Wireless
network password is restored to its factory setting character “12345678”.
(ＰＷ
5. Return to your device initial menu, and then start “Toshiba Wireless HDD” app.
Information
Please be sure to change
the default password
immediately upon first
usage of the product.

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6. Touch “ ” icon.
7. Touch Information.

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8. Please confirm Firmware Version is “1.2.8”.
In case the firmware version is “1.2.6” or earlier, please be sure to update
firmware following the website, and then back to procedure No.1.
(http://www.canvio.jp/en/news/hdd/ot_notice/20171017.htm)
9. Touch “ ” icon.

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10. Touch SSID.
11. Touch Modify password.

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12. To change wireless network password from default settings, input your unique
password character, and then touch OK.
13. Touch Apply for applying your unique password.

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14. Touch OK, and then the AeroCast will reboot.
15. Touch OK, and then call the wireless settings screen on your local device.

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16. The wireless settings screen on your local device and connect to the AeroCast
wirelessly. (Displayed SSID is “Toshiba_whdd_****”. (**** are unique digits
or characters.)). Wireless network password is the character which you set
previously.
17. Return to your device initial menu, and then start “Toshiba Wireless HDD” app.

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18. Touch “ ” icon.
19. Touch Internet.

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20. Please confirm wireless router icon is gray scale (not purple). It means internet
is not connected. (Please refer below figure.)
In case wireless router icon is purple, back to procedure No.3.
OK case NG case
(Internet is not connected) (Internet is connected)
21. Return to main app menu.

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