Toshiba PX1267E-1G32 User manual

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

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)
Contents

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

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Welcome, and thank you for choosing
a Toshiba External Hard Drive.
Your Toshiba Drive features high-
quality 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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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.
Precautions

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Package contents
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Toshiba 3.5" External Hard Drive
AC Adapter & Power Cord
Rubber Feet
(For placing the Drive
horizontally. See the User’s
Guide for instructions.)
USB Cable
QuickStart GuideSoftware CD

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What you need:
• Minimum 233 MHz processor (Pentium, Celeron, AMD, etc.)
• 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).
System requirements