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AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, PNG (English)
TOSHIBA
USB 2.0 PORTABLE HARD DRIVE
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONTENTS
- Toshiba Portable External Hard Drive (preloaded with backup
software)
- USB 2.0 Cable
- Quick Install Guide
- Limited Warranty
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS*
- Microsoft Windows 7, Vista or XP
- Mac OS X 10.4 or later
- Available USB 2.0 Port **
IMPORTANT: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU INSTALL
THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS AND UPDATES TO OBTAIN
THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY.
NOTE:
* Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configura
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tion and operating system.
** For the few computers that limit bus power, a special USB power
cable is required, for additional information please visit www.
toshibastorage.com.
CAPACITY CALCULATION
One Gigabyte (1GB) means 10
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= 1,000,000,000 bytes Using powers
of 10. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity
using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB=2
0
= 1,07,741,824 bytes,
and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity
(including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size,
formatting, settings, software and operating system.
RoHS Compatible. This product is compatible with Euro-
pean Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury,
hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE.
THREE YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY –
TOSHIBA USB PORTABLE EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE
Toshiba (Australia) Pty Limited (“Toshiba”) warrants the Toshiba USB
Portable External Hard Drive (the “Product”) you have purchased from
Toshiba or from a Toshiba Authorised Reseller or Retailer is free from
defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for a period of
years from date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original
purchaser and cannot be transferred to anyone. This warranty applies
only to Products that are new and in cartons which are unopened on
the date of purchase. During the warranty period, Toshiba will, at its
option, repair or replace the Product should it fails during normal and
proper use. Either your sales receipt or proof of purchase is required to
receive warranty service.
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY
TOSHIBA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT
STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. YOU MUST READ AND
FOLLOW ALL SET-UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE AP-
PLICABLE USER GUIDES AND/OR MANUALS ENCLOSED. IF YOU
FAIL TO DO SO, THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY
AND YOU MAY LOSE DATA OR SUFFER OTHER DAMAGE.
TOSHIBA, IT’S AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT
THAT OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED
OR ERROR FREE. IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WAR-
RANTED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL
BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL TOSHIBA, ITS
AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD
PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAM-
AGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING (1) DAMAGE TO,
OR LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF, YOUR RECORDS, PROGRAMS,
DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA, OR (2) ANY DIRECT OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT,
TORT OR OTHERWISE, OR WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT AND/OR THE EN-
CLOSED USER GUIDES AND/OR MANUALS, EVEN IF TOSHIBA,
OR AN AUTHORIZED TOSHIBA REPRESENTATIVE, AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PARTNER OR DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR OF ANY CLAIM BY ANY
OTHER PARTY. SOME COUNTRIES, STATES OR JURISDICTIONS
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS; OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS
OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WAR-
RANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM COUNTRY/
STATE/JURISDICTION TO COUNTRY/STATE/JURISDICTION.
This limited warranty is valid only within Australia, New Zealand and PNG.
LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
• Damage caused by improper installation or improper connection to
any device (USB, power plugs and sockets).
• Damage caused by an external electrical fault or impact.
• Damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance.
• Damage from use outside usage or storage parameters set forth in
the Product User’s Guide.
• Damage from use of device not manufactured or sold by Toshiba.
• Damage to or loss of any programs, data or removable storage
media, or costs of recovering such programs or data.
• Software or data loss that may occur during repair or replacement.
• Product purchased from anyone other than Toshiba or a Toshiba
Authorised Reseller.
• Product purchased outside Australia and New Zealand.
• Modifications to the Product not approved in writing by Toshiba
• Service made necessary by use of incompatible third party prod-
ucts
• Routine cleaning, or normal cosmetic and mechanical wear
• Damage or loss during transit to Toshiba, Toshiba Service Provider
or Authorised Reseller/ Retailer.
Toshiba’s sole obligations with respect to software distributed under
the Toshiba brand name are set forth in the applicable end-user license
agreement. Unless otherwise stated in writing, non-Toshiba software is
provided on an ‘’as is” basis by Toshiba.
Any service or repair for items not covered by this Limited Warranty
shall be at Toshiba’s or its Authorised Service Provider’s rates and
terms then in effect.
PROTECTION OF STORED DATA
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the
data stored on the Product 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 PRODUCT OR OTHER
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.
WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE
SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESS-
FULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY
LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA
CORRECTLY. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA SECURITY
AND PRIVACY WHEN THE PRODUCT IS SUBMITTED FOR SER-
VICE OR REPLACEMENT.
CRITICAL APPLICATIONS
The Product you have purchased is not designed for any “critical ap-
plications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical
applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial
transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications
where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or
catastrophic property damage.
ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS
DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF
THE PRODUCT IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE
THE PRODUCT IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT
TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
1. Read the owner’s manual before operating.
2. Contact the Toshiba Service centre number below for technical
assistance.
. If problem is still unresolved, please contact your Toshiba Au-
thorised Reseller/ Retailer within the Warranty period and no later
than 0 days after the discovery of the claimed defect (whichever
is the earlier).
CONTACTING TOSHIBA ONLINE SUPPORT
Technical support is available electronically on Toshiba’s website www.
isd.toshiba.com.au, here you will find answers to many commonly
asked technical questions in Australia and New Zealand, plus hun-
dreds of easily downloadable software drivers.
TOSHIBA SERVICE CENTRE
Australia : 1 0 70
New Zealand : 0800-445-49
Expert staff provides technical assistance during normal business
hours, 5 days a week.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call:
• Product serial number and part number
• Applicable error messages
• Operating system
• Installed third-party hardware and software
COMPLAINTS
If the warranty service provided does not meet the offer outlined in this
document, please detail your concerns in writing to Customer Rela-
tions, Information Systems Division, Toshiba (Australia) Pty Limited,
PO Box 50 North Ryde, NSW, 1670, Australia, or email customerrela-
STATUTORY RIGHTS AND EXCLUSIONS - AUSTRALIA ONLY
Certain legislation including the Trade Practices Act (1974) and other
Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation implies warranties and
conditions into consumer contracts. These warranties and conditions
exist separately from and are not affected by the Warranties referred
