Introduction; Check The Components; System Requirements; Installing The Drive - Toshiba CANVIO BASICS USB-C User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing our Portable Hard Drive. 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.

Check the components

Canvio Basics USB-C®
This User's Manual is also available for download:
Please also refer to "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is preloaded on this external hard drive.

System requirements

 Formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1
 Requires reformatting for macOS v10.15 / v10.14 / v10.13
 One free port of USB Type-C®

Installing the drive

Some information about bus-powered operation and the supplied USB cable:
 Your drive is bus-powered. Therefore, there is no need to connect an external power supply as all needed current
will be supplied by the connected USB port(s).
 Passive USB hubs or USB connectors like keyboards, mice or similar products cannot be used or connected to the
drive.
 Make sure that the connectors will be inserted correctly.
 Never use pressure for connecting the cables. Check the polarity before connecting!
User's Manual - CANVIO BASICS USB-C®
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Cable
(Type-C to Micro-B)
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