Toshiba GMAA0020901T User manual

GMAA0020901T
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User’s Guide
Toshiba Desktop External
Hard Drive

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Contents
Safety icons .........................................................................................4
Other icons used ...........................................................................4
Safety instructions...............................................................................5
Regulatory Statements.........................................................................6
Introduction.........................................................................................9
Package contents.................................................................................9
Computer requirements.......................................................................9
Quick Tour .........................................................................................10
Status indications........................................................................11
Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive ...........................11
Connecting the drive via eSATA.........................................................13
Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive...................14
Viewing folders and files on your Toshiba desktop external
hard drive ................................................................14
Copying folders and files to your Toshiba desktop external
hard drive ................................................................14
Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive......................................15
If you are using a USB connection ..............................................15
If you are using an eSATA connection.........................................16
Checking used/free disk space and drive properties ..........................17
Installing and Using the included (optional) software........................17
Drive Monitor ....................................................................................18
Installing the Drive Monitor application.......................................18
Viewing the Toshiba drive information........................................19
Power Saver.......................................................................................19
Installing the Power Saver application.........................................20
Using the Power Saver application..............................................20
Toshiba Backup software...................................................................21
Installing the Toshiba Backup software.......................................22
Using the Backup Software Control Pad......................................23
The difference between Backup and Sync ...................................25
Specifying source/destination devices and Sync targets.............26

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Erasing Data ...................................................................................... 28
About Startup Disk Restore ............................................................... 28
Using Startup Disk Restore ............................................................... 29
Frequently asked questions ............................................................... 33
Troubleshooting and support ............................................................ 34
If you need further assistance ........................................................... 35
Before you contact Toshiba......................................................... 35
Contacting Toshiba ..................................................................... 36
Index..............................................................................................................37

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Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to
avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries,
damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions
have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and
icons highlight these instructions as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Provides important information.
Other icons used
Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about
the product.
HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the
text.
NOTE

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

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❖ Do not drop the drive. Protect the drive from severe shocks,
which can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction.
❖ Handle the product with caution to prevent damage from external shocks.
❖ Do not move the drive while it is in operation.
❖ Do not turn off the drive or disconnect it from your computer, or shut
down or unplug your computer while the drive is in operation (LED is
flashing). Doing so may result in an operational error.
❖ Do not put any heavy objects on the drive.
Regulatory Statements
FCC information
FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For connection to a computer, use only the cable type provided with, or
recommended for, this product. Use of any other cable types, not approved
by Toshiba, will be the responsibility of the user and may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE

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FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Contact
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Environmental Disposal Information
Toshiba recommends that customers dispose of their used
computers and peripherals in an environmentally sound manner, in
accordance with any local, state or federal regulations. For further
information on Toshiba's recycling initiatives and policies, see
www.ToshibaDirect.com.
Copyright statement
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form
without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is
assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained
herein.
©2010 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or
otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall
in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including
but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
January 2010, Rev1.0
Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: [phone]

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Trademarks
Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a TOSHIBA product.
Your TOSHIBA product is furnished with two guides:
❖Quick Start Guide
❖Comprehensive PDF User’s Guide (This document)
Package contents
Check to make sure you have all of the following items:
❖Toshiba desktop external hard drive (Gen 2)
❖Stand
❖AC power adaptor
❖USB cable
❖Toshiba Software CD
Included on the CD:
❖User's Guide PDF
❖Backup software
❖Drive Monitor application
❖Power Saver application
❖Startup Disk Restore software (Windows®only)
❖Quick Start Guide
❖Standard limited warranty booklet
Computer requirements
To operate the hard drive, you need a computer with the following
specifications:
Component Requirement
Operating system Microsoft Windows®7, Windows Vista®,
Windows®XP, (SP 1.0 or above) or Mac OS X
10.3 or later
CPU 233 MHz processor (Intel®Pentium®,
Intel®Celeron®, AMD, etc.) or better
Interface port USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, or eSATA port

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If connected to a USB 1.1 port, the drive will operate at USB 1.1
speeds (up to 12 Mbps). For faster performance, connect the drive to
a computer with a USB 2.0 port.
Quick Tour
This section identifies the various components of the Toshiba
desktop external hard drive.
(Sample Illustration) Components of the Toshiba desktop external
hard drive
Never connect the Toshiba drive to a computer with both a USB cable
and an eSATA cable at the same time. Doing so could damage the
drive and/or the computer and may cause data loss.
Component Description
Power/drivein-use
indicator light Flashes when the connected computer is reading or
writing data on the Toshiba drive. Solid when the
drive is powered on but the drive is not being
accessed.
Power button Press to turn the Toshiba drive on or off.
eSATA port Connection point for an optional eSATA cable (sold
separately), used to connect the Toshiba drive to an
eSATA port on your computer.
USB port Connection point for the provided USB cable, used
to connect the Toshiba drive to your computer.
Note: Use either a USB cable or an eSATA cable to
connect the drive to your computer, not both.
DC-IN Connection point for the provided AC adaptor.
Stand Use to position the drive vertically.
NOTE
Power/drive in-use
indicator light
Stand
USB port
eSATA port
DC-IN
Power button

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Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Status indications
Setting up the Toshiba desktop external hard drive
1Attach the stand
Carefully seat the Toshiba desktop external hard drive onto the
stand in the vertical position.
Place the Toshiba drive on a sturdy, flat surface. Do not place the
drive on an unstable or makeshift base, such as a stack of books,
which may be prone to collapse or toppling.
(Sample Illustration) Attaching the stand
Light status Indicates
Flashing The connected computer is reading or writing data on
the drive.
Solid The drive is powered on but is not currently being
accessed.
Flashing rapidly An error has occurred. Disconnect and then re-connect
the drive to your computer. If the condition is not
cleared, contact Toshiba support.
Dimming After a (user) set period of inactivity, the light dims
when the drive enters power saving mode. (Applicable
only if the Power Saver software has been installed and
enabled onto the connected computer.)
NOTE
Stand

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2Connect the AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor to the Toshiba drive and to a working
electrical outlet.
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor
3Connect the Toshiba drive to your computer via
USB
Never connect the Toshiba drive to a computer with both a USB cable
and an eSATA cable at the same time. Doing so could damage the
drive and/or the computer and may cause data loss.
Connect the drive to your computer using the provided USB
cable. Turn on your computer, if it is not already on.
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB cable
AC adaptor
USB port

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4Turn on the Toshiba drive
Press the power button on the back of the Toshiba drive to turn
on the power.
(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power
After you connect and turn on the Toshiba drive, the drive will
mount to your computer. You are now ready to use your Toshiba
desktop external hard drive.
Connecting the drive via eSATA
If your computer has an eSATA port, you can connect the Toshiba
desktop external hard drive to the computer with an eSATA cable
(sold separately) instead of a USB cable, if you wish.
Never connect the drive to a computer with both a USB cable and an
eSATA cable at the same time. Doing so could damage the drive
and/or the computer and may cause data loss.
The supplied (optional) Power Saver, Drive Monitor, and Startup
Disk Restore software will only work when the Toshiba drive is
connected to your computer via USB (not eSATA).
(Sample Illustration) Connecting an eSATA cable (sold separately)
Power button
NOTE
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Saving files to your Toshiba desktop external hard drive
This section provides a basic overview of how to save files to your
Toshiba desktop external hard drive. However, the procedure for
saving files to the drive may vary depending on the application you
are using. If necessary, please refer to the online help within your
application.
To save a file to the Toshiba desktop external hard drive:
1Select File, and then Save As in the application you used to
create the file.
2Select the external hard drive from the Save in drop-down list.
3Enter a name for the file in the File name field.
4Click Save.
The indicator light on the Toshiba drive flashes as the file is
written to the disk.
Viewing folders and files on your Toshiba desktop external hard
drive
To view a folder or file stored on the Toshiba desktop external hard
drive:
1Double-click the Toshiba HDD ( ) icon in My Computer or
Computer.
A window displays, showing the folders and files stored on the
Toshiba drive.
2Double-click on the file or folder you want to open.
Copying folders and files to your Toshiba desktop external hard
drive
To copy a folder or file to the Toshiba desktop external hard drive:
1Click on the folder or file you want to copy in My Computer or
Computer. The object is selected.
2Select Edit, and then Copy from the window’s menu bar.
If necessary, navigate through the folder structure until the
Toshiba HDD icon is visible.
3Double-click on the Toshiba HDD ( ) icon.
4If you want to place a copy of the folder or file into a specific
folder on the Toshiba drive, double-click the folder you want to
place the copy in.
5Select Edit, and then Paste from the window’s menu bar.

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Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive
To avoid losing or corrupting data stored on the Toshiba desktop
external hard drive, be sure to follow the instructions in this section
when you want to turn off the drive or disconnect it from your
computer.
Do not turn off or remove the external storage device while it is
writing or reading media.
❖Never turn off or disconnect an external storage device during
data read/write. Doing so can cause data loss.
If the external hard drive is connected to your computer with an
eSATA cable, always shut down the computer before turning off or
disconnecting the drive. Failure to do so may cause data corruption
or loss.
The procedure for turning off/disconnecting the drive varies
depending upon the type of connection (USB or eSATA) you are
using.
If you are using a USB connection
To turn off/disconnect the Toshiba drive if you are using a USB
connection:
1Wait until all read/write activity stops (the power/drive in-use
light will stop flashing).
2Close all Toshiba drive-related applications (for example, the
Backup Software Control Pad and the Drive Monitor/Disk
Properties window) by following these steps:
aClick the Close (X) button to close each window.
bRight-click each drive application icon in the Notification
area/System tray of your Windows®desktop and select
Exit.
3Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
Notification area/System tray of your Windows®desktop.
(Sample Image) The Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
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4Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop.
5Select Toshiba HDD and then click OK.
A message displays indicating it is safe to remove the device
from your computer.
6Turn off the drive and/or disconnect the USB cable connecting
the drive to your computer.
The procedure for safely removing a hardware device may vary
depending on your computer's operating system. Refer to the
documentation provided with your operating system if the above
procedure is not applicable to your system.
When you shut down your computer, the Toshiba drive unmounts
from the system automatically. You do not need to manually
unmount it. Simply wait until your computer shuts down before
disconnecting the cable.
If you have installed the Drive Monitor application, you can also
safely remove the drive from your system by right-clicking on the
Drive Monitor ( ) icon in the Notification area/System tray of your
Windows®desktop and selecting Eject. For information on installing
the Drive Monitor, see “Checking used/free disk space and drive
properties” on page 17.
If you are using an eSATA connection
To turn off/disconnect the Toshiba drive if you are using an
eSATA connection:
1Wait until all read/write activity stops (the power/drive in-use
light will stop flashing).
2Close all open Toshiba drive-related applications.
3Shut down your computer.
4Turn off the drive by pressing the power button on the back of
the drive.
5Disconnect the eSATA cable.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE

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Checking used/free disk space and drive properties
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Checking used/free disk space and drive properties
Use the Drive Monitor to view the following information about the
Toshiba desktop external hard drive:
❖Amount of used and free disk space
❖File system type
Installing and Using the included (optional) software
After you load the Toshiba Software CD, that shipped with your
Toshiba desktop external hard drive, into the optical disc drive on
your computer, the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen displays
on your computer.
(Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen
On some computers, you may need to click Run Launcher.exe
and/or Allow in one or more pop-up messages before the Toshiba
Drive Setup/Welcome screen will display.
The Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen offers the following
options:
Option Click to:
Backup Software Install the Toshiba Backup software. For more
information, see “Toshiba Backup software” on
page 21.
Drive Monitor Install the Drive Monitor application, which is used
to monitor used/free disk space and view your
Toshiba drive properties. For more information, see
“Checking used/free disk space and drive
properties” on page 17.

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After you install or activate a feature, the ( ) icon displays next to
the feature. If you decide to use one or more of the software
applications, please note the Toshiba drive must be connected to the
computer via USB (not eSATA) to access the application/software.
The software may not be accessible when the drive is connected via
an eSATA cable.
Drive Monitor
The Drive Monitor application is used to monitor used/free space
and view drive properties on your Toshiba desktop external hard
drive.
Installing the Drive Monitor application
To install the Drive Monitor application:
1Load the Toshiba Software CD that shipped with your Toshiba
drive into your computer's optical disc drive.
The Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen appears.
(Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome Screen
2If the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen does not launch
automatically, double-click the Toshiba CD icon under My
Computer\Computer to launch it.
Power Saver Install the Power Saver application, which gives
you the option to put your Toshiba drive to Sleep
(power down) after a period of disk inactivity, see
“Using the Power Saver application” on page 20.
User’s Guide View the online User’s Guide (this document).
Option Click to:

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3Click Drive Monitor in the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome
screen.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to load the application.
The application is installed onto your computer.
Viewing the Toshiba drive information
In order to use the Drive Monitor application your Toshiba drive
must be connected to your computer via USB (not eSATA).
To view the Toshiba drive information, do one of the following:
❖Click the Drive Monitor icon in the Notification area/System
tray of your Windows®desktop.
(Sample Image) The Drive Monitor icon in the Notification
area/System tray
The Drive Monitor window displays.
❖Point to the Drive Monitor icon in the Notification
area/System tray of your Windows®desktop.
A pop-up window displays drive information.
Power Saver
The Power Saver application gives you the option to automatically
put your Toshiba drive to sleep (power down) after a period of disk
inactivity. If Power Saver is installed on your computer, you will
need to select from a list of pre-set time limits for the sleep option,
or you can select the Never option to prevent the drive from ever
going into sleep mode.
While in Sleep mode, your Toshiba drive remains mounted to your
computer and readily accessible. However, keep in mind, it will
require a few moments for the Toshiba drive to power up before it
can be accessed. If you need to frequently access your Toshiba
drive on a regular basis, we recommend you do not install Power
Saver. If Power Saver is installed, you can also select a longer time
limit or the Never option.
In order to use the Power Saver application your Toshiba drive must
be connected to your computer via USB (not eSATA).
NOTE
NOTE

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Installing the Power Saver application
To install the Power Saver application:
1Load the Toshiba Software CD that shipped with your Toshiba
drive into your computer's optical disc drive.
The Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen appears.
(Sample Image) Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome Screen
2If the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome screen does not launch
automatically, double-click the Toshiba CD icon under My
Computer\Computer to launch it.
3Click Power Saver in the Toshiba Drive Setup/Welcome
screen.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
The application is installed onto your computer.
Using the Power Saver application
In order to use the Power Saver application your Toshiba drive must
be connected to your computer via USB (not eSATA).
1Make sure your Toshiba drive is connected to your computer
via USB, powered-on, and mounted to your system.
2Click the Power Saver icon ( ) to launch the application.
3In the Power Saver window, select the period of disk inactivity
after which the drive will go to Sleep (e.g. 5 minutes, 10
minutes, etc.).
4Once the setting has been accepted, exit Power Saver.
NOTE