Toshiba Canvio AeroCast User Manual

R
ead Me First.
Please be sure to change the default password immediately
upon first usage of the product. To set your unique password
please refers to this user manual and FAQs on your applicable
regional support site. The default password is automatically set
upon shipping of the product. Even if the default password is
changed to your unique password, your unique password may
be reset to a default password in the following situations:
1. When the user rese
ts the product by using the associated
App or by depressing the Reset button to accomplish a
reset.
2. When the option “Enable factory default after firmware
upgrade” is selected and the user updates the firmware.

Toshiba Canvio AeroCast Specifications

General

Storage Capacity	1TB
Interface	USB 3.0
Battery Life	Up to 6 hours
Compatibility	Windows
File System	NTFS

Summary

Read Me First

California Prop 65 Warning

Safety Information and Rules for Wireless LAN

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (USA)

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (USA)

SAR Information

Canadian Notice

Copyright

Notice

GNU General Public License (GPL)

Trademarks

Safety Icons Explained

Battery Safety Precautions

Battery Charging Temperature Limits

Power and Other Safety Precautions

Water and Moisture Precautions

Guidelines for handling the device around water and moisture.

Service Provider Contact Information

AC Adapter and Power Source Safety

Ventilation and Overheating Safety

Power Cord Handling and Safety

Device Placement and Stability

Operational Disconnection Warnings

Thunderstorm Usage Warning

Compatibility Notes

Protection of Stored Data

Critical Application Disclaimer

Introduction

Overview

General overview of the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive's capabilities.

Components

Lists the items included in the product package.

Features

Hardware Specifications

Software Specifications

NTFS Formatting Note

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Charging the Canvio AeroCast Wireless Hard Drive

Instructions on how to charge the wireless hard drive using AC adapter and USB cable.

Connecting to Canvio AeroCast

Connect via USB

Steps to connect the hard drive to a computer using a USB 3.0 cable.

Connect Wirelessly

Toshiba Wireless HDD App Information

Information on accessing the Toshiba Wireless HDD app website for supported versions.

Device Ports, Buttons, and Indicators

Indicator Light Descriptions

Chapter 2: Software Utility

System Login

Steps for logging into the system and accessing the device.

Connect Wirelessly to PC/Mac

Guide to connecting the device wirelessly to a PC or Mac for system access.

File Copy Wirelessly

To PC

Instructions for wirelessly transferring files to and from a PC.

To Mac

How to transfer files wirelessly to and from a Mac computer.

Client Login for Mobile Devices

Install App for iPhone/iPad

Steps to install the Toshiba Wireless HDD app on iPhone and iPad.

Connect Wirelessly to iPhone/iPad

Procedure for establishing a wireless connection to iPhone or iPad.

Install App for Android

Steps to install the Toshiba Wireless HDD app on Android devices.

Connect Wirelessly to Android Device

Procedure for establishing a wireless connection to an Android device.

Main Interface Overview

Firmware Update Screen Options

Explains the options presented on the firmware update screen for device updates.

Application Main Interface

Main Interface Functionality

Details the function of each button and icon in the main application interface.

Pictures Management Interface

Picture Viewer Interface

Videos Management Interface

Video Playback Interface

Music Management Interface

Music Player Interface

Documents Management Interface

Document Viewer Interface

File/Folder Management Interface

Transferring Files

Chapter 3: Backup Management

Using the Backup Management Feature

Instructions on using the backup feature for mobile devices.

Manual Backup

Steps to perform a manual backup of data from SD Card or local device.

Automatic Backup

SD Card Transfer Confirmation Note

Chapter 4: Settings Management

Wireless LAN Settings

Configuration options for the device's wireless local area network.

Operation Settings

Information Settings

User Symbol and Name Settings

Internet Settings

Internet Connection in Bridge Mode

Internet Connection via Chromecast Device

Home Network (Station Mode) Security Note

Language Settings

Cache Settings

OSS Info

Contacting Toshiba