Toshiba Canvio Home - Performing System Backup (Windows)

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Back up and restore your system
v Click to open the download panel at the bottom of the screen.
v Click Public or a private share folder name, depending on the file location.
v Continue clicking folders until you locate the file.
v Drag and drop the file into the download panel.
v Repeat these steps to add other files to the download panel.
v After you have placed all the files you want, click Download. The file appears on your computer in the location
specified in the download settings. See “Change download and slideshow interval settings” on page 25.
Delete a file
You can delete any file from within its file type (music, video, or photo). You can delete a file of any type (including music,
videos, and photos) from within Files.
1 On the main menu, click the icon for the type of file you want to delete. To click a file of any type, click the Files
icon.
2 Navigate to the file you want to delete.
3 (Optional) To delete multiple files on the screen, hold down the Ctrl or Shift key on your keyboard to select multiple
files.
4 Right-click the file name(s) and click Delete.
5 Click Delete to confirm.
Change download and slideshow interval settings
Two settings are available from all selection screens:
v Download location. Enter or navigate to the folder where you want to save files you download.
v SliderShow Interval(s). Change the time interval for displaying photos in a slideshow.
BACK UP AND RESTORE YOUR SYSTEM
The CANVIO HOME software includes a SystemSave™ feature that allows you to protect your computer system and
information in the following ways:
v Creating rescue media on a USB thumb drive. You can use rescue media to boot up your computer and initiate a
full system restore from your CANVIO HOME device. Use rescue media after you have repaired or replaced defective
hardware or if you need to restore your computer to a previous state, such as before a recent software installation. The
full system restore uses your most recent full system backup.
v Performing a system backup. Performing a complete system backup enables you to restore your operating system,
programs, system settings, and files in case of a system malfunction or failure.
You can also schedule backups and manage any backups you create.
Create rescue media
1 Insert a blank USB thumb drive into a USB port on your computer.
2 From the main menu, click the Full System Backup icon.