Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter User’s Manual 594219-A0 GMAA00488010 12/14
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Service Provider ❖ Disconnect device from the electrical outlet and take device to an authorized Toshiba service provider if: ❖ AC adapter or power cable/cord is damaged. ❖ Liquid has spilled into device or an object (such as a screw, staple or paper clip) has entered device. ❖ Device has been dropped, subject to shock or impact and/or damaged in some way. ❖ Noticeable signs of overheating, smoke, deformation, cracks, leaks or unusual odor occur.
❖ Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
❖ Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. ❖ Do not disconnect the USB cable and AC adapter while operating, as it may result in loss of data or damage to the drive. ❖ Do not touch the USB cable and AC adapter while 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.
Protection of stored data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM.
Contents Introduction.......................................................16 Overview .............................................................. 16 Package contents ................................................ 16 Features ............................................................... 17 Chapter 1: Specifications .......................................18 Product Specifications and supported devices ........................................................... 18 System requirements ................
Contents 15 Chapter 3: The Toshiba Wireless Adapter App.......24 Installing and launching the app .......................... 24 App main menu.................................................... 25 File/folder ....................................................... 26 Searching for files .......................................... 26 Refresh........................................................... 26 View................................................................ 26 Edit files........................
Introduction Overview The Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is a compact device that wirelessly connects a storage device, such as an external hard drive, to your mobile device or computer. The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app lets you stream music, pictures, video, and document files to an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android™ tablet or smartphone, or other Wi-Fi® enabled tablets, smartphones, or computers.
Introduction Features 17 Features ❖ Connect to external storage devices wirelessly from your iOS or Android™ devices, or your computer. ❖ Access and stream your music, videos, pictures, and data using the free Toshiba Wireless Adapter app supporting iPhone, iPad, and Android™ operating systems. ❖ Stream your movies and videos to your TV using the Google Cast™ Ready app. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Chapter 1 Specifications Product Specifications and supported devices This chapter summarizes the technical specifications and supported devices for your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. System requirements Your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter can be used with the following devices: Compatible devices iPhone or iPad version 6.0 - 7.0 Android™ platform based smartphones or tablets version 2.3 - 4.2 Operating System Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, Windows 8, Windows 8.
Specifications Additional specifications 19 Supported file type ❖ Video: iOS: Support MOV/MP4/M4V ❖ Android™: Support MP4/M4V3GP/AVI/MTS/M2TS; link to external software ❖ Codex: H.264/AVC, MPEG-4 SP, AVCHD ❖ Music: MP3, M4a, AAC, WAV ❖ Codex: MP3 (VBR), AAC, HE-AAC, WAV ❖ Picture: JPG/BMP/PNG ❖ Document: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, txt, rtf Hardware specifications ❖ Support Wi-Fi®: 11 b/g/n 2.
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides a general overview and information on how to get started using your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. Product overview Reset button Power/in-use indicator lights USB 2.0 port USB Micro-B port (for power use only) (Sample Illustration) Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter ports and indicator lights Indicator lights—Displays the Wi-Fi®, Power, and Storage connection status of the device.
Getting Started Setting up your device 21 USB 2.0 port—Allows the transfer of data via the USB cable and charging of the battery via the USB cable/AC adapter. NOTE Handle your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your device 1 Connect the AC adapter to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter and to a working electrical outlet. The device turns on automatically.
Getting Started Connect wirelessly to a PC/Mac ❖ Connect to the Internet while connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter 4 To power off the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the power supply. (Sample Illustration) Unplugging the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter Connect wirelessly to a PC/Mac 1 Press the ON/OFF button to power on the system.
Getting Started Connect wirelessly to a PC/Mac 23 You should now be able to see your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter on your PC’s My Computer screen. (Sample Image) Map Network Drive screen File copy wirelessly to Mac On a Mac, the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Hard Drive automatically displays as a network drive. You can transfer files by simply dragging and dropping them to your desired location.
Chapter 3 The Toshiba Wireless Adapter App You can enjoy your videos, photos, music and documents on your iOS or Android™ device from the TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter app. If you have already installed the app, see “Media Playback” on page 28. Installing and launching the app 1 On your mobile device go to the Google Play™ or App Store and download the app named TOSHIBA Wireless Adapter. Follow the instructions to install it to your Android™ or iOS smartphone or tablet.
The Toshiba Wireless Adapter App App main menu 25 App main menu The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app provides an easy way to access photos, videos, music, and files from an easy-to-use interface.
The Toshiba Wireless Adapter App App main menu File/folder You can view all files and folders on your attached storage drive from the File/Folder view. It maps the folder view, allowing you to browse all the files located on the storage device and show them in their original structure. Searching for files You can use the search tool (located at the top of all views) to find a specific file.
The Toshiba Wireless Adapter App App main menu 27 ❖ Thumbnail View (Sort by Name) (Sample Image) View settings 2 Select the desired mode. Edit files Tap the Edit ( ) button to enable the file action menus. A check box will appear next to each file name in the file list. In addition to the above operations, you can also long-press the file/folder in the list to enter edit mode.
Chapter 4 Media Playback This chapter provides instructions on playing videos, listening to music, and viewing photos and documents using the Toshiba Wireless Adapter app. Video, photos, music, and documents The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app provides access to your media located on the external storage device and on your mobile device. For example, you can play videos and music from your attached storage device directly from the app. You can organize and display all files by file type.
Media Playback Video, photos, music, and documents 29 Picture playback To view the photo(s) that are stored on the attached storage device, follow the steps below: 1 Open the Toshiba Wireless Adapter app. 2 From the main menu, select Pictures to display the picture files located on the attached storage device. (Sample Image) Picture files window 3 Select a picture file to display the picture in the Picture Viewer. NOTE Swipe right/left to show the next or previous photo in a specific directory.
Media Playback Video, photos, music, and documents To view a Slideshow 1 To start a Slideshow, tap the Slideshow button while viewing a photo. The Slideshow Options window appears. (Sample Image) Slideshow Options window 2 To play a slideshow, tap the Play ( 3 Select the desired play interval time before you begin the Slideshow. NOTE ) button. Pictures may shuffle during slideshow.
Media Playback Video, photos, music, and documents NOTE When you pause a movie, the app automatically places a bookmark at the point in which you paused it. When you return to the movie, it automatically resumes from where you paused it. It also continues to play to the next movie in the list when the current movie ends. (You can change these settings by toggling the Resume Playback and Continuous Playback buttons in the Application Settings screen.
Media Playback Video, photos, music, and documents ❖ To go back to the previous song in the selection, tap the Back To ( ) button. ❖ To move forward or back within the currently playing song, drag the progress bar at the top of the Now Playing window. ❖ To continuously repeat the currently playing song, tap the Repeat ( ) button. ❖ To play the songs within the selection in random order, tap the Random ( ) button.
Media Playback Task Manager NOTE 33 Compatible file types are: pdf / txt / html / doc / docx / xlsx. In the iPhone and iPad app, only supported file types can be viewed. In the Android™ app, you are prompted to open the document in another available app. You can choose to use that app just once or always. If you select “Always”, you will not see the prompt again. 3 To view the page thumbnails of the .pdf file, tap the Thumbnail ( ) button. 4 To go back to the previous window, tap the Done ( button.
Chapter 5 Configuring Internet Settings Internet settings The Internet screen allows you to configure the Internet settings for your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter. There are two (2) Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter work connection modes to choose from: ❖ Home Network (Station Mode) ❖ Public Network (Bridge Mode) In the Bridge Mode, you can connect the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to a network while keeping your mobile device connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter.
Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Bridge Mode 35 Internet connection in Bridge Mode NOTE You must be connected to the network to choose or switch to Public Network (Bridge Mode). To configure your Internet settings to run in Station mode: 1 Go to Settings, and then Internet to display the Wi-Fi® connections window.
Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Bridge Mode You will see a window similar to the one below. (Sample Image) Choosing Bridge Mode window (iOS) 4 Ensure that the Public Network (Bridge Mode) radio button is enabled. 5 Tap the OK button.
Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Bridge Mode 37 If the app cannot find the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see an error message. 6 To change the WLAN to the access point on the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, return to the Settings window. 7 Select your router.
Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Station Mode Internet connection in Station Mode If you connect to the network via Station Mode, other people will have access to your attached storage device through the network. Exercise caution when using “Station Mode” in a public place. NOTE 1 You must be connected to the network to choose or switch to Home Network (Station Mode). On the Wi-Fi® connections window, select Station Mode.
Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Station Mode 39 The following message appears when switching from Bridge Mode to Station Mode: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) You may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS) If the app cannot find the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, you may see the following message: (Sample Image) Message window (iOS)
Configuring Internet Settings Internet connection in Station Mode 4 To change the WLAN to the access point on the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter, return to the Settings window. 5 Select your router.
Chapter 6 Chromecast™ Support Chromecast™ connect The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app lets you play files from your attached storage device using Chromecast™. Begin by setting up your Chromecast™ device (sold separately) per the instructions provided with the device. Next, ensure that your Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter is set to Station Mode and that your device is connected to a router, see “Internet connection in Station Mode” on page 38.
Chromecast™ Support Chromecast™ connect To connect to Chromecast™: 1 In the upper-right corner of the screen, tap the ChromeCast ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Connecting Chromecast™ (iOS) A pop-up menu appears. 2 Select Chromecast. ❖ You may also connect via the Setting Internet page.
Chromecast™ Support Chromecast™ disconnect Chromecast™ disconnect To disconnect Chromecast™: 1 In the upper-right corner of the screen, tap the ChromeCast ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Disconnecting Chromecast™ (iOS) 2 Tap OK. Video support If the ChromeCast ( functional. 1 ) icon is displayed, Chromecast™ is Tap a video file. The video begins to load.
2 Chromecast™ Support Photo support While the video is playing, you can use the progress bar to move to a different location in the video playback. You can also use the following navigation buttons to manipulate the video playback: Skip to Last button—Allows you to skip to the last track of the video. Rewind button—Allows you to rewind the video. Play button—Allows you to begin or resume playback of the video. Fast Forward button—Allows you to fast forward the video.
Chapter 7 Settings The Toshiba Wireless Adapter app allows you to configure various settings, including the app’s language, playback options, and password setup. To go to the Settings menu, click the Settings ( main menu. ) icon from the (Sample Image) Wireless Adapter Settings icon NOTE You must be wirelessly connected to the Canvio Cast™ Wireless Adapter to make any changes in the Settings menu.
❖ Settings Information—Provides information about the connected storage device and MAC address ❖ Application—Allows you to configure language, cache, and playback settings ❖ About—Provides information about the app, including version and firmware details Wireless Settings Wireless settings include: ❖ Internet—Switch from Station to Bridge Mode ❖ Station Mode—Connect via the Wi-Fi® adapter and then browse the data located on the attached storage device.
Settings Contacting Toshiba 47 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.
Index A Contacting Toshiba 47 app D install 24 launch 24 app main menu Documents 25 File/Folder 25 Local Content 25 Music 25 Pictures 25 Task Manager 25 Videos 25 B button Reset 20 C Chromecast™ settings application 46 operation 46 Wi-Fi® 46 wireless 46 Chromecast™ support connect 41 disconnect 43 photo support 44 video support 43 48 device specifications 18 supported devices 18 E Edit files Album button 27 Delete button 27 Done button 27 Download button 27 Move to button 27 New Folder button 27 Re
Index I T 49 safety 8 Internet connection Bridge Mode 35 Station Mode 38 Internet settings 34 Task Manager 33 Toshiba Wireless Adapter App File/Folder 26 Toshiba Wireless Adapter app main menu 25 Trademarks 7 M V icon media playback 28 O overview 16 indicator lights 20 Reset button 20 USB 2.0 port 21 USB Micro-B port 20 P package contents 16 playback music 31 picture 29 slideshow 30 video 30 viewing documents 32 ports USB 2.
