Canvio Basics offers the space to collect in a size you can take anywhere. Introducing a new sleek, matte-black design that is more compact than ever, the Canvio Basics is a true portable hard drive - easy to carry and store in any pocket or bag. Toshiba’s Canvio Ready external hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology for transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbit/s – and with plug-and-play technology you’re able to quickly save and secure up to 4 TB of media to a compact, portable device.

Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and store up to 3 TB of data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. These devices are ready to use with Microsoft Windows and require no software installation, so it couldn’t be easier to start storing all of your favourite files. Whether at your desk or on the go, its timeless design means it will always look good. What’s more, the hard drive also allows you to connect to older hardware with USB 2.0 compatibility.

High transfer speeds

Powered by USB 3.0 technology, these portable hard drives are much faster than — but still compatible with — USB 2.0 devices, allowing for speedy transfer when organising your files.

Easy plug-and-play operation

Simple plug-and-play operation. Ready to use with Microsoft Windows and no software installation required. Intuitively drag and drop files to and from your PC or laptop.

Product Specifications

• Basic Specifications

• USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)

• ~ 5.0 Gbit/s

• NTFS (MS Windows)
  *The drive can be re-formatted to HFS+ file system for full Mac compatibility.

• NTFS (MS Windows)
  *The drive can be re-formatted to HFS+ file system for full Mac compatibility.

• USB bus power (max. 900mA)

• Windows® 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows® 7

  CPU with 750 MHz or faster, 10MB system hard disk space, 256MB system memory, one free port of USB 3.0 or USB 2.0

• Windows® 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows® 7

  CPU with 750 MHz or faster, 10MB system hard disk space, 256MB system memory, one free port of USB 3.0 or USB 2.0

• Features

• Windows® 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows® 7

  CPU with 750 MHz or faster, 10MB system hard disk space, 256MB system memory, one free port of USB 3.0 or USB 2.0

• Physical

• Matt casing

• 500 GB, 750 GB, 1 TB: 119 × 79 × 15 mm
  2 TB, 2.5 TB, 3 TB: 119 × 79 × 20.5 mm

• max. 230 g

• Box Content

• Canvio Basics
  Usb 3.0 micro-B cable
  Quick start guide
  User‘s manual (pre-installed on the hard drive)
  Warranty leaflet

Toshiba Canvio Hard Drive Setup

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Toshiba Canvio Hard Drive Instructions