Buffalo HD-HCU2 DriveStation User manual

Package contents:
•Main Unit (DriveStation)
•Power Adapter
•USB Cable
•DriveNavigator Installation CD
•User Guides
User Guide
HD-HCU2 DriveStation
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DriveStation Setup
Flip the power switch on the back of DriveStation to the OFF position. Plug
DriveStation’s power cord into a power outlet. Then, connect the included USB
cable into the USB port on the back of DriveStation.
Connect the USB cable into the USB port on the computer or device you are
adding the DriveStation to.

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Flip the power switch on the back of the DriveStation to the ON position.
In Windows 2000 and XP, the DriveStation will automatically install upon power-
on.
Open My Computer and the new drive will be present. By default it will use the
rst available drive letter and will be named ‘Local Disk’.
DriveStation Setup
By default, the DriveStation is formatted with FAT32, allowing it to be used with
OS X, Windows, and Linux operating systems. If you’re going to use it with
programs that generate lesizes larger than 4GB, such as backup or video editing
software, reformat the DriveStation as an NTFS drive (Windows), a Mac OS
Extended drive (Mac), or an XFS drive (Linux).

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The DriveStation includes several optional utilities. To install and use
these utilities, insert the CD-ROM that came with your DriveStation into a
Windows PC.
The DriveStation Setup Wizard quickly guides you through the cabling and
power-up process for the DriveStation.
Memeo AutoBackup software is available for backing up documents,
multimedia les, and other les from your Windows PC to the
DriveStation. A license for using Memeo on a single PC or workstation is
included with your DriveStation. Please view the Memeo documentation
for more information on installing and using Memeo. As with all backup
programs, reformat the DriveStation with NTFS before use with Memeo
backup software.
Disk Formatter lets you easily reformat your DriveStation.
SecureLockWare encrypts the data on your DriveStation, preventing the
data from being accessed by anyone but you.
To learn more about installing and using these utilities, click on View
Documentation.
Other Utilities

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Flip the power switch on the back of the DriveStation to the ON position.
Please refer to the User Manual on the LinkStation’s LinkNavigator CD for
LinkStation USB Disk conguration.
DriveStation Setup
Using DriveStation with LinkStation

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The following is a list of common issues with the DriveStation. Following
each issue are possible resolutions.
I see the DriveStation in My Computer but I cannot access it.
The drive requires formatting. Try using the Disk Formatter
Utility on the DriveNavigator CD-ROM. Consult the manual for
the Disk Formatter Utility for more help. The manual can also be
found on the DriveNavigator CD-ROM.
I cannot see the DriveStation in My Computer.
Verify that the POWER light is on. If it is not, then ensure that the
power switch is in the ON position.
Try toggling the POWER MODE switch right below the power
switch. The POWER MODE switch toggles whether the device
is powered up via a USB signal (“Auto”) or purely based on the
power switch’s position (“Manual”).
If you have installed the Power Save Utility, then verify that the
DriveStation was not put into power saving mode. Consult the
manual for the Power Save Utility for additional help. The manual
can be found on the DriveNavigator CD-ROM.
Verify that the hard drive inside the DriveStation is spinning. This
can be veried by placing your hand on the sides of the case
and feeling for a slight vibration. Also, after the DriveStation has
been powered on for fteen minutes or more it will begin to get
warm. If neither of the proceeding tests veried that the hard drive
is spinning, then please contact technical support for further
assistance.
My backup program can’t save les to the DriveStation.
Reformat your DriveStation with NTFS, Mac OS Extended, or
XFS. FAT32 is limited to 4GB lesizes.
Troubleshooting
FAQ

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FCC Warning
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.
Technical Specications
USB Standards: USB Specication Rev. 2.0
Capacity: 160, 250, 300, 400 GB
Seek Time: Max. 11 milliseconds
Transmission Speed: Max. 480 Mbps
Power Consumption: Max. 25W, Average 17W
Power Supply: AC100V 50/60Hz
Dimensions: 53(W) x 173(H) x 164(D) mm
Weight: 3.15 lb.
Operating Environment: 5 - 35 degree C
20-80% humidity (non-condensing)

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and 9am-4:30pm on Fridays.
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