Toshiba STOR.E ALU 2 User manual

User's Manual
3.5" USB Hard Disk Drive
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Check the Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the drive to your computer . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dismount and disconnect the drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Further Advise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
TOSHIBA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing our
TOSHIBA STOR.E ALU 2
USB Hard Disk Drive.
This product has been
designed and manufactured in
accordance with Toshiba’s
high quality product
standards, by incorporating
the latest technology and
user-interface, whilst ensuring
best-in-class performance,
quality, workmanship and
environmental friendly
protection.
Please read this User’s Manual carefully, as it contains all relevant
information for installation, usage and maintenance of the drive, as
well as security and safety advice.
In case it does not behave as expected, please refer to the “Frequently
Asked Questions”section at the end of this manual.

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CHECK THE COMPONENTS
This User’s Manual is uploaded on the drive itself. We recommend to
backup the User’s Manual onto a CD or your local hard disk drive,
directly after the drive being installed.
3.5" STOR.E ALU 2
USB CaBle
QUiCk Start GUide Warranty leaflet
aC/dC adapter & poWer CaBle
(piCtUre may differ from oriGinal prodUCt)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In order to avoid malfunction or damage of the drive, please
carefully follow the precautions listed below.
• Makesurethatyoubackupallyourdataonthedrive,asToshibais
not responsible for data corruption or data loss. Toshiba will not
cover any data recovery cost.
• Donot
•open the enclosure or drive
•disassemble the drive or parts of it
•place liquids near or on the drive, as it may damage the drive,
cause personal injury or may result in an electrical shock or fire
•bump, drop or jar the drive
•move the drive while operating, as data damage may happen
•use other connectors than USB 2.0 bus powered types
•use other AC/DC adapters than the one bundled with your drive,
as otherwise your drive may be damaged
•disconnect cables while operating. Please dismount the drive first!
•expose the drive to temperatures outside the range of 5° - 40°C
while operating, and temperatures of -20° - 60°C while switched off
•expose the drive to wet or damp conditions
•cover the drive during operation, as it may become overheated
•place the drive close to hot appliances
• And
•make sure that the connectors will be inserted correctly
•never use pressure for connecting the cables
•check the polarity before connecting

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• Immediatelydisconnectthedrivefromthepoweroutletand
the host PC if
•smoke or an unusual smell is coming from the drive enclosure
•water has entered the drive enclosure or if it becomes wet
•an object has entered the drive enclosure
•the cable has been damaged (in such case replace the cable with
a new one)
Note:
The On/Off power switch does not disconnect the AC adapter from
the electricity network, but just switches off the drive itself.
We therefore recommend that you disconnect the AC/DC adapter
from the power outlet if the drive may not be used for a while in order
to save energy.
If the drive behaves not as expected or if you have doubts about
the electrical safety, please contact the TOSHIBA hotline or an
authorised reseller immediately!

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•Microsoft® Windows® XP or higher
•USB port
•SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions: 189 (L) x 112 (W) x 32 (H)
- Weight: approx. 1,061 g
- DURA MICRO Inc. AC ADAPTER MODEL: DM5133E / DM5133,
12 V DC, 2.0 A
GETTING STARTED
The drive at a glance
USB 2.0 port
Slide-on Stand
Power port
Power Switch
Air Vent

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CONNECTING THE DRIVE
TO YOUR COMPUTER
1. Switch off your computer.
2. Plug-in the AC/DC adapters mains plug into a power outlet.
3. Plug-in the secondary connector of the mains plug into the
corresponding connector of the drive.
4. Plug the primary USB type A connector into a USB port of your host
system, or an active USB HUB.
5. Now, plug-in the mini-USB connector into the corresponding port
of the drive itself.
External disk drive
PC
On/Off Switch
mini-USB
connector
AC/DC Adapter
Primary USB
connector
Secondary plug

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6. Boot up your computer.
7. Switch on the drive by pushing the On/Off switch
• thePower/Dataindicatorlightwillilluminate
• thedrivewillpowerup
• thedriveshouldmountandanewdriveiconshouldappearin
“My Computer”
DISMOUNT AND DISCONNECT THE DRIVE
It is strongly recommended not to unplug the drive by just
unplugging the cable connection, as it may be that data is written
to the drive at that time.
Such data will be lost and the drive may be damaged physically!
Please follow the steps below for a safe dismount of the drive:
1. Click the “Safely Remove – icon”.
A pop-up message box will appear listing the external devices
connected to your computer.
2. Select the TOSHIBA drive.
After a few seconds, you will get the notification that it is now safe
to remove the device.
3. Click “OK”and you can unplug the drive now.
4. Switch off the drive by pushing the On/Off power switch.

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Cleaning the drive case / enclosure
Before cleaning the drive, make sure that it’s physically disconnected
from the computer. We suggest to use standard products for cleaning
it and to make sure that possible remaining liquid on the surface will
be wiped off.
FURTHER ADVISE
For any further action of normal operation such as renaming the drive,
backup data, or file management, we suggest to read your operation
system user’s manual.
Also for maintenance tasks such as defragmenting and optimisation
we suggest to refer to the operating system user’s manual.
We also strongly suggest having anti-virus software installed to
protect your data against intended damage caused by virus or
trojan programs.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need to format my drive after installation?
A: No, as the drive is already formatted during the manufacturing
process
Q: Do I need USB drivers for Microsoft® Windows® XP or higher?
A: No, they are already available with your operating system.
Q: Can I boot my system from the drive?
A: No, because Windows does not support booting from external
hard disk drives.
Q: Why is the capacity of my drive (as shown in Windows) lower
than the drives actual stated capacity?
A: This difference can be explained because of the different methods
of calculating the capacity.
Hard drive manufacturers calculate on the decimal system, while
the operating system calculates in the binary system.
Example decimal:
1GB = 1.000MB = 1.000.000KB = 1.000.000.000 bytes
Example binary:
1GB = 1.024MB = 1.048.576KB = 1.073.741.824 bytes.
As a result, a 120GB (decimal) hard disk appears in Windows to
have just 112GB (binary)
Q: Can I use my drive to copy an operating system from one
computer to another?
A: No, you must follow the operating system supplier instructions for
installation. A simple copy does not work.

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Q: Does Toshiba offer a Data Recovery Service?
A: Yes, Toshiba offers a Data Recovery Service for external hard drives.
Please check our website www.toshiba-europe.com/services for
further information about this service.
TROUBLESHOOTING
My computer does not recognize the disk drive at all.
• 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.
• IfusingWindowsXP,makesureyouhaveServicePack1orlater.
Is it dangerous if the drive feels warm whilst in operation?
A: This is normal, and therefore not dangerous.
The drive gives me a“Device cannot start. Code (10)”message?
A: Two possible reasons. It is either a power problem and you should
check the connections, or the drive has a malfunction and requires
service.
I cannot see my drive in“My Computer”, but it does appear in the
Device Manager.
A: Follow these instructions:

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1. Right click on “My Computer”.
2. Select “Manage” in the pop-up menu.
3. Select “Disk Management”.
You should see a list of available storage devices.
4. Check, whether your drive is listed.
5. Right click on the right hand box and select “Delete Partition” in
the pop-up menu.
6. Right click on the box ad select “Create New Partition” in the pop-
up menu.
7. Then select “Primary Partition” in the partition wizard window.
Click “next”.
8. A drive letter will be displayed, which you can change. Click“next”.
9. “Confirm” to format the drive.
As I try to format the drive, I receive the message“Could not
complete format”.
A: This can be caused by formatting the drive with FAT file system.
Try “NTFS”file system. This should solve the problem.
The drive seems to be operating slower than 480 Mbps (USB 2.0
specification).
A: Make sure that you are using a USB 2.0 port, and not the old V1.1
standard.
There are some possibilities, like available CPU resources, other
connected USB devices at the same time which may cause some
slower operation than the ideal 480Mbps/s.

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TOSHIBA SUPPORT
Need help?
For the latest driver updates, User's Manuals & FAQs please have a look
at the TOSHIBA options & services support page:
computers.toshiba.eu/options-support
Please see computers.toshiba.eu/options-warranty
for the TOSHIBA hotline numbers.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
CE compliance
This product is CE marked in accordance with the requirements of the applicable EU
Directives. Responsible for CE marking is Toshiba Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8,
41460 Neuss, Germany. A copy of the official Declaration of Conformity can be obtained
from following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com.
Working Environment
The Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) of this product has been verified typically for this
product category for a so called Residential, Commercial & Light Industry Environment. Any
other working environment has not been verified by Toshiba and the use of this product in
these working environments is maybe restricted or cannot be recommended. Possible
consequences of the use of this product in non verified working environments can be:
Disturbances of other products or of this product in the nearby surrounding area with
temporarily malfunction or data loss/corruption as result. Example of non verified working
environments and related advices:
Industrial environment (e. g. where 3-phase mains is being used mainly): Danger of
disturbances of this product due to possible strong electromagnetic fields especially near to
big machinery or power units.

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Medical environment: The compliance to the Medical Product Directive has not been verified
by Toshiba; therefore this product cannot be used as a medical product without further
verification. The use in usual office environments e.g. in hospitals should be no problem if
there is no restriction by the responsible administration.
Automotive environment: Please search the owner instructions of the related vehicle for
advices regarding the use of this product (category).
Aviation environment: Please follow the instructions of the flight personnel regarding
restrictions of use.
Additional environments not related to EMC
Outdoor use: As a typical home/office equipment this product has no special resistance
against ingress of moisture and is not strong shock proofed.
Explosive atmosphere: The use of this product in such special working environment (Ex) is not
allowed.
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:
REACH — Compliance Statement
The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation,
Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007.
Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with
information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation.
Please consult the following website www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/info/reach for
information about the presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list
according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (“REACH”) in a concentration above
0.1% weight by weight.
Disposal of products
The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected
and disposed of separately from household waste.
The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005.
By participating in separate collection of products, you will help to assure the proper
disposal of products and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your
country, please visit our website (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local
city office or the shop where you purchased the product.

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NOTICES
© 2009 TOSHIBA Europe GmbH. All rights reserved.
TOSHIBA reserves the right to make technical changes. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for
damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between this
product and the documentation.
The Toshiba name and its logos are registered trademarks of Toshiba. Other trademarks
mentioned or appearing in this document are the property of their respective owners. Errors
and omissions excepted.
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