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Canvio Aero Cast
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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA ™ Canvio Aero Cast User’s Manual English...
  • Page 2 For the state of California only. Safety information and Rules and Regulations for wireless LAN Wireless LAN devices may cause interference with medical equipment such as cardiac pacemakers. If you use personal medical equipment, consult with your physician and medical equipment instructions before using the Product.
  • Page 3 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (USA) Complies with FCC RF Exposure requirements. 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.
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 Radiation Exposure Statement: The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.
  • Page 6 Copyright This manual may not be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2014 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 Trademarks Canvio and Canvio AeroCast are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Android, Google Play and Google Chrome are trademarks of Google, Inc. Apple, Mac, Mac OS, iPad, iPhone, Safari and Time Machine are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
  • Page 8 Provides important information. * Serious injury including blindness, wounds, burns (low and high temperature), electric shock, fractures, and poisoning, etc. with long-lasting effects or that require hospitalization and/or long-term hospital visits for treatment. * Minor or moderate injury includes wounds, burns, electric shock, etc. not requiring hospitalization and/or long-term hospital visits for treatment.
  • Page 9 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the device. HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Battery safety precautions Do not immerse the drive (with the internal battery in it) in liquid such as water, beverages, or other...
  • Page 10 Keep the product away from small children. If the product is broken or has cracks, keep the battery and any or its components parts away from small children. If the battery liquid or any of its component parts are swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions for the Battery Do not immerse the drive (with the internal battery in it) in liquid such as water, beverages, or other fluids. The battery (including protection circuit) may catch on fire, smoke, explode, or cause heat generation by unexpected electrical load. Keep the drive (with the internal battery in it) away from heat and fire.
  • Page 12 Actual battery life may vary depending on settings, application usage, features or tasks selected, network configuration, operating temperature and many other factors. Recharge time varies depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the drive is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity.
  • Page 13 Do not allow any liquids or metal objects such as screws, staples or paper clips to enter the drive. Foreign objects may create a short circuit, which may cause product damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Do not use the drive when there is an abnormality in metal parts and plastic parts, as it may result in electric shock.
  • Page 14 Do not disconnect the USB cable and AC adaptor while operating, as it may result in loss of data or damage to the drive. Do not touch the USB cable while and AC adaptor operating, as it may result in loss of data or damage to the drive. Do not bump, drop or jar the drive, as it may result in loss of data or damage to the drive.
  • Page 15 Toshiba is not responsible for any damage due to the fail or negligence of users, fire, earthquake, or other accident beyond the control of Toshiba. Toshiba is not responsible all if you do not follow the mention content listed in the user's manual.
  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............18 Overview................18 Components ..............18 Hardware specifications ..........19 Software specifications ..........19 Chapter 1: Getting Started ........ 21 ™ Charging the Canvio AeroCast ........21 Function modes..............22 DAS mode (Direct-Attached Storage)......22 Wireless LAN mode (Wireless LAN storage)....23 Features................23 ™ Chapter 2: Canvio AeroCast Software Utility ..
  • Page 17 Backup Management Interface .........50 Settings Management Interface ........51 Wireless Interface ............52 Operation Interface ............53 Information Interface............54 User symbol and name Interface.........55 Internet Interface ............56 SSID attribute Interface ..........57 Language Interface ............58 Cache Interface ............59 Contacting Toshiba............60 Call Toshiba Customer Support Center.......60...
  • Page 18: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Overview ™ The Toshiba Canvio AeroCast allows you to wirelessly access your music, videos, pictures, and data, streaming it to your iPad, iPhone, tablets, smartphones, and notebooks, no longer requiring you to tangle with cords or cables. With the internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) storage, there is no need to worry about running out of space on your mobile devices and the built-in USB 3.0 port makes file transfer easier...
  • Page 19: Hardware Specifications

    Introduction Overview Hardware specifications Product dimension: 121.4 mm (L) x 86.0 mm (W) x 24.4 mm (H) [4.8 in (L) x 3.3 in (W) x 0.9 in (H)] Weight: 280.0 g Battery: 3100mAh Li-ion type Environmental requirements: Wireless LAN Standard: 802.11 b/g/n Frequency: 2.4 GHZ...
  • Page 20 Introduction Overview iPhone or iPad 6.0 to 7.0 operating system: ™ Android 2.3 to 4.4...
  • Page 21: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 : Getting Started Getting Started ™ Charging the Canvio AeroCast ™ The Canvio AeroCast can be charged via the AC adaptor and USB cable. ™ Charge the Canvio AeroCast when you see that the battery indicator is Yellow (indicates low battery charge). USB 3.0 Port AC adaptor USB cable...
  • Page 22: Function Modes

    Getting Started Function modes Plug the USB cable into the USB 3.0 Host port on the Canvio ™ AeroCast Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical wall outlet. While charging, the battery indicator light will blink slowly (interval time is 2 seconds). Function modes ™...
  • Page 23: Wireless Lan Mode (Wireless Lan Storage)

    Getting Started Features Wireless LAN mode (Wireless LAN storage) ™ ® You can access the Canvio AeroCast wirelessly from Windows ™ Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile devices using the AeroCast Client. ™ (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast Wireless LAN mode Press the ON/OFF button to power on the system.
  • Page 24 Getting Started Features SD Memory Card Indicator Wi-Fi/HDD Indicator Battery Indicator USB 3.0 Port On/Off Button Reset Button SD Memory Card Slot ™ (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast features USB 3.0 Host: ❖ Compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. ❖ Allows for data transfer between a computer and the Canvio ™...
  • Page 25 Getting Started Features Battery Indicator light: ❖ Green: The battery power is ≥ 30%. ❖ Yellow: The battery power is < 30% and > 10%. ❖ Orange (blinking fast): the product is out of battery power or the operating temperature is too high. the product will shut down after 30 seconds.
  • Page 26: Chapter 2: Canvio Aerocast Software Utility

    Wireless LAN feature on your PC/Mac and open the Wireless Network connection. Select the wireless connection (default Toshiba whdd xxxx wireless SSID: Toshiba whdd xxxx), and then enter the default password 12345678 Web browser login Once you have successfully connected to your Canvio ™...
  • Page 27: Client Login For Iphone Or Ipad

    Canvio AeroCast System login Client login for iPhone or iPad Install the application for iPhone and iPad Search and locate the free TOSHIBA app called “Toshiba Canvio AeroCast” in the Apple Store. Install the app and follow the Toshiba Canvio AeroCast on-screen installation instructions.
  • Page 28: Canvio Aerocast Main Interface

    Canvio AeroCast™ Software Utility Canvio AeroCast™ main interface ™ Canvio AeroCast main interface ™ When entering the main interface, Canvio AeroCast may inform you if a new Firmware is available. The following 3 options are available: ❖ to update ❖ Cancel ❖...
  • Page 29: Web Main Interface

    Canvio AeroCast™ Software Utility Canvio AeroCast™ main interface Web main interface ™ Below is an example of the Canvio AeroCast main interface viewed in a computer’s Web browser. ™ (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast main interface - Web browser...
  • Page 30: Application Main Interface

    Canvio AeroCast™ Software Utility ™ Canvio AeroCast main interface Application main interface ™ Below is an example of the Canvio AeroCast main interface viewed ™ in the iPhone, iPad, or Android app. Tablet/iPad Smart phone/iPhone ™ (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast main interface –...
  • Page 31: Pictures Management Interface

    Canvio AeroCast™ Software Utility Pictures Management interface Button/Icon Function Backup Click or touch the button to incrementally back up local camera videos and pictures to one of the four user directories: Default, Owner1, Owner2, or Owner3. ™ (iPhone, iPad, and Android devices only.) Click or touch the button to access the local files.
  • Page 32 ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Pictures Management interface Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the ™ Canvio AeroCast Pictures Management interface window: Button/Icon Function Click or touch the Back button to return to the main window. When the Sort by name icon is displayed, the list is in “sort by name”...
  • Page 33: Picture Viewer Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Pictures Management interface Picture Viewer interface Click or touch a picture file to enter the Picture Viewer interface. Below is an example of the Picture Viewer interface window. ™ (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast Picture Viewer interface window Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the ™...
  • Page 34: Videos Management Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Videos Management interface Videos Management interface NOTE Before using this feature, content should be ™ transferred to the Canvio AeroCast device via direct connection to your computer, see “DAS mode (Direct-Attached Storage)” on page When you click or touch the button the Videos Management Videos window appears.
  • Page 35 ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Videos Management interface Button/Icon Function Click or touch the Shortcut button to show the shortcut menu and choose which menu to switch to. Enter key letters or numbers in the search box to perform a search of a specific file or folder. Click or touch the HDD Storage icon to switch to the Canvio AeroCast’s internal HDD storage.
  • Page 36: Video Playback Interface (Iphone, Ipad, And Android Device Only)

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Videos Management interface Video Playback interface ™ (iPhone, iPad, and Android device only) Click or touch a video file to enter the Video Playback interface. Below is an example of the Video Playback interface window. ™...
  • Page 37 ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Videos Management interface Button/Icon Function Drag the Volume control bar to adjust the volume of the video. The volume is divided into four states: Quiet, Small, Medium, and Maximum volume.
  • Page 38: Music Management Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Music Management interface Music Management interface NOTE Before using this feature, content should be transferred ™ to the Canvio AeroCast device via direct connection to DAS mode (Direct-Attached your computer, see “ Storage) ” on page ™...
  • Page 39 ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Music Management interface Button/Icon Function Click or touch the HDD Storage icon to switch to the Canvio AeroCast’s internal HDD storage. Click or touch the SD Card button to switch to ™ the Canvio AeroCast’s inserted SD Memory Card.
  • Page 40: Music Player Interface (Iphone, Ipad, And Android Device Only)

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Music Management interface Music Player interface ™ (iPhone, iPad, and Android device only) Click or touch a music file to enter the Music Player interface. Below is an example of the Music Player interface window. ™...
  • Page 41 ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Music Management interface Button/Icon Function Click or touch the Forward button to forward the video 20 seconds. Click or touch the Play/Pause button to play/pause the currently playing video. Drag the Playback progress bar, to navigate to different positions in the video playback.
  • Page 42: Documents Management Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Documents Management interface Documents Management interface ™ (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast Documents Management interface window Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the ™ Canvio AeroCast Documents Management interface window: Button/Icon Function Click or touch the Back button to return to the main window.
  • Page 43 ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Documents Management interface Button/Icon Function Click or touch the SD Card button to switch to the ™ Canvio AeroCast’s inserted SD Memory Card. Click or touch the Local button to switch to the ™ local iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
  • Page 44: Document Viewer Interface (Iphone, Ipad, And Android Device Only)

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Documents Management interface Document Viewer interface ™ (iPhone, iPad, and Android device only) Click or touch a document file to enter the Document Viewer interface. Below is an example of the Document Viewer interface window. ™...
  • Page 45: File/Folder Management Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility File/Folder Management interface File/Folder Management interface ™ (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast File/Folder Management interface - Application window Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the ™ Canvio AeroCast Documents Management interface window: Button/Icon Function Click or touch the Back button to return to the main...
  • Page 46 ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility File/Folder Management interface Button/Icon Function Click or touch the Refresh button to refresh the screen. Click or touch the Share button to share the current document by email. (Within an Application only.) Click or touch the Edit button to display the edit menu.
  • Page 47 ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility File/Folder Management interface Button/Icon Function Click or touch the Transmission button to switch to the File transmission dialog box. When an action is taken with a file or folder (copy, cut, upload, or download), the File transmission dialog box opens.
  • Page 48: Sd Tm Memory Card Management

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Memory Card Management Memory Card Management When you click or touch the SD Card button the SD Memory Card Management window appears. Below is an example of the SD Memory Card Management interface window. (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s SD Memory Card Management interface window Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the Canvio...
  • Page 49: Sd Tm Memory Card Backup Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Memory Card Management Memory Card Backup Interface When you click or touch the Backup SD Card button the SD Memory Card Backup window appears. Below is an example of the SD Memory Card Backup interface window. (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s SD Memory Card Backup interface window...
  • Page 50: Backup Management Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Backup Management Interface Backup Management Interface When you click or touch the Backup button the Backup Management window appears. Below is an example of the Backup Management interface window. (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s Backup Management interface window Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the Canvio AeroCast™’s Backup Management interface window:...
  • Page 51: Settings Management Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface Settings Management Interface When you click or touch the Settings button the Settings Management window appears. Below is an example of the Settings Management interface window. (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s Settings Management interface window Below is a description of each tab/button/icon and its function within the Canvio AeroCast™’s Settings Management interface window:...
  • Page 52: Wireless Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface Click or touch the Information tab to enter Information interface. Click or touch the User symbol and name tab to enter User symbol and name interface. Click or touch the Internet tab to enter Internet interface.
  • Page 53: Operation Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface Below is a description of each field/button/icon and its function within the Canvio AeroCast™’s Wireless interface window: Button/Icon Function Displays the Canvio AeroCast™ SSID. Click or touch the SSID button to modify the SSID. Enable/Disables the use a password to access the Canvio AeroCast™.
  • Page 54: Information Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface Information Interface When you click or touch the Information tab the Information window appears. Below is an example of the Information interface window. (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s Information interface window Below is a description of each field/button/icon and its function within the Canvio AeroCast™’s Information interface window: Button/Icon Function...
  • Page 55: User Symbol And Name Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface User symbol and name Interface When you click or touch the User symbol and name tab the User symbol and name window appears. Below is an example of the User symbol and name interface window. (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s User symbol and name interface window Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the Canvio...
  • Page 56: Internet Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface Internet Interface When you click or touch the Internet tab the Internet window appears. Below is an example of the Internet interface window. (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s Internet interface window Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the Canvio AeroCast™’s Internet interface window: Button/Icon Function...
  • Page 57: Ssid Attribute Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface SSID attribute Interface When you click or touch the Set button a list of wireless networks will appear in the left-hand column, select the router that the Canvio AeroCast connected to and the SSID attribute window appears. Below is an example of the SSID attribute interface window.
  • Page 58: Language Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface Language Interface When you click or touch the Language tab the Language window appears. Below is an example of the Language interface window: (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s Language interface window The Canvio AeroCast™ supports eight language: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.
  • Page 59: Cache Interface

    ™ Canvio AeroCast Software Utility Settings Management Interface Cache Interface When you click or touch the Cache tab the Cache window appears. Below is an example of the Cache interface window. (Sample Image) Canvio AeroCast™’s Cache interface window Below is a description of each button/icon and its function within the Canvio AeroCast™’s Cache interface window: Button/Icon Function...
  • Page 60: Contacting Toshiba

    Contacting Toshiba For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support.toshiba.com. Call Toshiba Customer Support Center Toshiba Customer Support Center is ready to help with personal service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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