Buffalo HD-PCFU3 User manual

Hard Drive User Manual
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35012868-04
2015.11

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Table of Contents
Hard Drive User Manual (EN) ..........................................13
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................13
Diagrams .......................................................................................................13
Specications................................................................................................13
HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................14
Diagrams .......................................................................................................14
Specications................................................................................................14
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................15
Diagrams .......................................................................................................15
Specications................................................................................................15
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................16
Diagrams .......................................................................................................16
Specications................................................................................................16
Recommended Usage ........................................................................17
Dismounting the Unit ........................................................................18
For Windows..................................................................................................18
For Mac ..........................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting.................................................................................19
I can see the DriveStation or MiniStation in My Computer but I cannot ac-
cess it. (Windows)..........................................................................................19
I cannot see the DriveStation or MiniStation. ............................................19
My backup program cannot save les to the DriveStation or MiniStation..
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Benutzerhandbuch zur Festplatte (DE) .........................20
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................20
Schematische ...............................................................................................20
Technische Daten..........................................................................................20
HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................21
Schematische ...............................................................................................21
Technische Daten..........................................................................................21
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................22
Schematische ...............................................................................................22
Technische Daten..........................................................................................22
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................23
Schematische ...............................................................................................23
Technische Daten..........................................................................................23
Empfohlene Verwendung..................................................................24
Warnung ........................................................................................................24
Gerät trennen................................................................................................25
Problembehandlung ....................................................................................26
Manual del usuario de la unidad (ES).............................27
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................27
Diagramas .....................................................................................................27
Especicaciones............................................................................................27
HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................28
Diagramas .....................................................................................................28
Especicaciones............................................................................................28
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................29
Diagramas .....................................................................................................29
Especicaciones............................................................................................29

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HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................30
Diagramas .....................................................................................................30
Especicaciones............................................................................................30
Uso recomendado ..............................................................................30
Advertencia ...................................................................................................30
Desconexión de la unidad............................................................................32
Solución de problemas.................................................................................32
Manuel d'utilisation de disques durs (FR) .....................34
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................34
Schémas.........................................................................................................34
Spécications................................................................................................34
HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................35
Schémas.........................................................................................................35
Spécications................................................................................................35
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................35
Schémas.........................................................................................................35
Spécications................................................................................................36
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................36
Schémas.........................................................................................................36
Spécications................................................................................................37
Utilisation recommandée..................................................................37
Avertissement ...............................................................................................37
Désinstallation de l'unité .............................................................................38
Dépannage....................................................................................................39
Manuale dell'utente per il disco rigido (IT) ...................40
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................40

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Diagrammi.....................................................................................................40
Speciche tecniche .......................................................................................40
HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................41
Diagrammi.....................................................................................................41
Speciche tecniche .......................................................................................41
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................41
Diagrammi.....................................................................................................41
Speciche tecniche .......................................................................................42
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................42
Diagrammi.....................................................................................................42
Speciche tecniche .......................................................................................43
Utilizzo consigliato ............................................................................43
Avvertenza ....................................................................................................43
Smontaggio dell'unità..................................................................................44
Risoluzione dei problemi .............................................................................45
Manual de utilizador da unidade de disco rígido (PT) .46
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................46
Esquemas.......................................................................................................46
Especicações ...............................................................................................46
HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................47
Esquemas.......................................................................................................47
Especicações ...............................................................................................47
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................47
Esquemas.......................................................................................................47
Especicações ...............................................................................................48
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................48
Esquemas.......................................................................................................48

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Especicações ...............................................................................................48
Utilização recomendada....................................................................49
Aviso ..............................................................................................................49
Desmontar a unidade...................................................................................50
Resolução de Problemas ..............................................................................51
Manual do usuário do disco rígido (PT-BR) ...................52
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................52
LEDs e conexões............................................................................................52
Especicações ...............................................................................................52
HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................53
LEDs e conexões............................................................................................53
Especicações ...............................................................................................53
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................54
LEDs e conexões............................................................................................54
Especicações ...............................................................................................54
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................55
LEDs e conexões............................................................................................55
Especicações ...............................................................................................55
Uso recomendado ..............................................................................55
Aviso ..............................................................................................................55
Desmontar a unidade...................................................................................57
Solução de problemas..................................................................................57
Sabit Sürücü Kullanım Kılavuzu (TR)..............................59
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................59
Diyagramlar...................................................................................................59
Teknik özellikler............................................................................................59

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HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................60
Diyagramlar...................................................................................................60
Teknik özellikler............................................................................................60
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................60
Diyagramlar...................................................................................................60
Teknik özellikler............................................................................................61
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................61
Diyagramlar...................................................................................................61
Teknik özellikler............................................................................................61
Önerilen Kullanım ..............................................................................62
Uyarı...............................................................................................................62
Cihazın Çıkarılması .......................................................................................63
Sorun Giderme..............................................................................................64
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  (RU).......................................................65
HD-PCFU3 ...........................................................................................65
.........................................................................................................65
 ....................................................................65
HD-PUSU3...........................................................................................66
.........................................................................................................66
 ....................................................................66
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .........................................................................67
.........................................................................................................67
 ....................................................................67
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .........................................................................68
.........................................................................................................68
 ....................................................................68

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  ................................................68
!.....................................................................................................68
 .............................................................................70
  .....................................................................70
硬盘用户手册 (SC) ...........................................................72
HD-PCFU3 .............................................................................................72
图示 ................................................................................................................72
规格 ................................................................................................................72
HD-PUSU3 .............................................................................................73
图示 ................................................................................................................73
规格 ................................................................................................................73
HD-PCTU3，HD-PCU3 ...........................................................................73
图示 ................................................................................................................73
规格 ................................................................................................................74
HD-PCTU2，HD-PCU2 ...........................................................................74
图示 ................................................................................................................74
规格 ................................................................................................................74
建议使用 ..............................................................................................75
警告 ................................................................................................................75
卸除设备 ........................................................................................................76
故障排除 ........................................................................................................77
硬碟使用者手冊 (TC) ..................................................................78
HD-PCFU3 .............................................................................................................78
LED 指示燈和連接 ...........................................................................................................78
規格 ........................................................................................................................................78
HD-PUSU3 .............................................................................................................. 79

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LED 指示燈和連接 ...........................................................................................................79
規格 ........................................................................................................................................79
HD-PCTU3， HD-PCU3 ...................................................................................... 79
LED 指示燈和連接 ...........................................................................................................79
規格 ........................................................................................................................................80
HD-PCTU2， HD-PCU2 ...................................................................................... 80
LED 指示燈和連接 ...........................................................................................................80
規格 ........................................................................................................................................80
建議使用 ................................................................................................................. 82
警告 ........................................................................................................................................82
卸除裝置 ..............................................................................................................................83
疑難排解 ..............................................................................................................................83
ハードディスクユーザーマニュアル (JP) ....................85
HD-PCFU3 .......................................................................................85
各部の名称 ................................................................................................ 85
仕様 ........................................................................................................... 85
HD-PUSU3 ......................................................................................86
各部の名称 ................................................................................................ 86
仕様 ........................................................................................................... 86
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .....................................................................86
各部の名称 ................................................................................................ 86
仕様 ........................................................................................................... 87
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .....................................................................87
各部の名称 ................................................................................................ 87
仕様 ........................................................................................................... 87
使用上の注意 ..................................................................................88
使用上の注意 ............................................................................................ 88

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本製品の取り外しかた ............................................................................. 89
FAQ ........................................................................................................... 90
하드 드라이브 사용자 설명서 (KO) ................................91
HD-PCFU3 .......................................................................................91
다이어그램 ................................................................................................ 91
사양 ........................................................................................................... 91
HD-PUSU3 ......................................................................................92
다이어그램 ................................................................................................ 92
사양 ........................................................................................................... 92
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3 .....................................................................92
다이어그램 ................................................................................................ 92
사양 ........................................................................................................... 93
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2 .....................................................................93
다이어그램 ................................................................................................ 93
사양 ........................................................................................................... 93
권장 사용 .........................................................................................95
경고 ........................................................................................................... 95
장치 분리 ................................................................................................... 96
문제 해결 ................................................................................................... 96
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105 .................................................. (AR)      
105 ............................................................................................ HD-PCFU3
105 ......................................................................................................................................
105 .......................................................................................................................................
106 ............................................................................................HD-PUSU3
106 ......................................................................................................................................
106 .......................................................................................................................................
106 ...........................................................................HD-PCTU3HD-PCU3
106 ......................................................................................................................................
107 .......................................................................................................................................
107 ...........................................................................HD-PCTU2HD-PCU2
107 ......................................................................................................................................
108 .......................................................................................................................................
109 .......................................................................................  
109 .............................................................................................................................................
110 ........................................................................................................................  
110 ...........................................................................................................   
112 ...............................................................................(FA)    
112 ............................................................................................ HD-PCFU3

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112 ........................................................................................................................................... 
112 .......................................................................................................................................
113 ............................................................................................HD-PUSU3
113 ........................................................................................................................................... 
311 .......................................................................................................................................
114 ...........................................................................HD-PCTU3 HD-PCU3
114 ........................................................................................................................................... 
114 .......................................................................................................................................
115 ...........................................................................HD-PCTU2 HD-PCU2
115 ........................................................................................................................................... 
115 .......................................................................................................................................
116 ......................................................................................   
116 ........................................................................................................................................... 
117 ........................................................................................................................  
117 ....................................................................................................................................... 

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Hard Drive User Manual (EN)
HD-PCFU3
Diagrams
1
2
1 Power / Access LED
Idle: Green
Active: Blinking green
2 USB Connector
Specifications
Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models.
Interface USB 3.0
Connector USB 3.0 Micro-B
Transfer speed 5 Gbps maximum (USB 3.0) *1
External dimensions
(excluding protruding parts)
HD-PCFU3:
76 x 115 x 11.5 mm
HD-PCFU3/BB, /BW:
76 x 115 x 14 mm
HD-PCFU3/GB, /GW:
76 x 115 x 19.5 mm
Power 5 V ± 5%
Compatible OS
Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows XP (32-bit)
OS X 10.6 or later (models with Intel Processor)
*1 Connect the MiniStation to a USB 3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected
to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.
WARNING:

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This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
HD-PUSU3
Diagrams
1
2
1 Power / Access LED
Idle: White
Active: Blinking white
2 USB Connector
Specifications
Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models.
Interface USB 3.0
Connector USB 3.0 Micro-B
Transfer speed 5 Gbps maximum (USB 3.0) *1
External dimensions
(excluding protruding parts) 79 x 115 x 8.8 mm
Power 5 V ± 5%
Compatible OS
Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows XP (32-bit)
OS X 10.5 or later (models with Intel Processor)
*1 Connect the MiniStation to a USB 3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected
to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.
WARNING:
This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3
Diagrams
2
1
1 Power / Access LED
USB 3.0
Idle: Blue
Active: Blinking blue
USB 2.0
Idle: Green
Active: Binking green
2 USB Connector
Specifications
Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models.
Interface USB 3.0
Connector USB 3.0 Micro-B
Transfer speed 5 Gbps maximum (USB 3.0) *1
External dimensions
(excluding protruding parts)
HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3:
77 x 114 x 14 mm
HD-PCTU3/BB, /BW:
77 x 114 x 17 mm
HD-PCTU3/GB, /GW:
77 x 114 x 19.5 mm
Power 5 V ± 5%
Compatible OS
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows XP (32-bit)
OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 (models with Intel Processor)
*1 Connect the MiniStation to a USB 3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected
to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.
WARNING:
This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2
Diagrams
1
2
1 Power / Access LED
Idle: Blue
Active: Blinking blue
2 USB Connector
Specifications
Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models.
Interface USB 2.0
Connector USB 2.0 Mini-B
Transfer speed 480 Mbps maximum (USB 2.0) *1
External dimensions
(excluding protruding parts)
HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2:
77 x 114 x 14 mm
HD-PCTU2/BB, HD-PCU2/BB:
77 x 114 x 17 mm
Power 5 V ± 5%
Compatible OS
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows XP (32-bit)
OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 (models with Intel Processor)
*1 Connect the MiniStation to a USB 2.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected
to a USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.
WARNING:
This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Recommended Usage
To avoid damage to data, never do any of the following while data is being accessed:
- unplug the cables
- turn off your computer
- put your computer into standby, hibernate, or sleep mode
- log off, log on, or switch users
Never configure this unit as a destination for virtual memory.
The maximum size of a file on a FAT32 hard drive is 4 GB. To work with larger files, reformat the drive with NTFS
or Mac OS extended.
Mac OS may not recognize this device at boot. If this happens, unplug the cable, then plug it again after a few
seconds.
This unit supports hot-plugging.
You can plug or unplug the USB cable while the unit and your PC are on. However, never unplug the cable while
data is being accessed. If you unplug the unit while the data is being accessed, your data may be damaged or lost.
Do not lean any object against this unit. It may cause the unit to malfunction.
If the unit is connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 plug, Windows will display a message that a high-speed USB device
is connected to a non high-speed USB hub. Move the unit to a USB 3.0 port for best performance, or click [X] to
continue.
You may hear some noise while the unit is working, especially while it's booting or being accessed. This is
normal.
Disconnect this drive before reinstalling Mac OS.
Do not boot your operating system from this unit.
The first time you connect this unit, it may take about 20 seconds before the power/access LED turns on.
If you use this unit with multiple partitions, format each partition before use.
If your Windows computer will not boot while this unit is connected, then connect the unit to your computer
after rebooting Windows. Also, refer to your computer's manual to change the BIOS setting to boot from an
internal hard drive if you want to turn your computer on or off while this unit is connected.
Some computers may display a delayed write when they return from an energy-saving state. If this happens,
unplug the unit before putting your computer into the energy-saving mode.
This unit drive may become hot during use.

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This unit is designed to release heat through its case. The surface of the case may become quite hot in normal use.
Even when the unit is off, the case may still be warm from standby current.
If the power/access LED does not turn off when you turn off your computer, unplug the USB cable from the
drive.
Some computers do not support power saving mode.
Before using this unit with a Mac, reformat it with Mac OS Extended using the disk utility in Mac OS.
Dismounting the Unit
If your computer is turned on, please follow the procedure below to unplug the unit. If your computer is turned off,
then it is always safe to unplug the unit. Unplugging the unit incorrectly can corrupt data. Please be careful.
For Windows
1 Click the icon , , or in the system tray.
2 When the menu opens, click the device name.
3 A message that indicates you can safely remove the unit will appear.
For Mac
1 Drag this unit's icon to the trash to dismount the drive.
2 It's now safe to unplug the unit from your Mac.

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Troubleshooting
I can see the DriveStation or MiniStation in My Computer but I
cannot access it. (Windows)
The drive may require formatting. Try using DiskFormatter2. Consult the manual for DiskFormatter2 for more help.
I cannot see the DriveStation or MiniStation.
Verify that the power LED is on. If it is not, then ensure that the power switch is in the on position. Check your cables!
The DriveStation or MiniStation should be connected to your computer by a USB cable. Check that both ends are
correctly plugged in.
Verify that the hard drive inside the DriveStation or MiniStation is spinning. This can be verified by placing your hand
on the side of the case and feeling for a slight vibration.
Also, after the DriveStation or MiniStation has been powered on for 15 minutes or longer it will begin to get warm.
If neither of the proceeding tests verified that the hard drive is spinning, then please contact technical support for
further assistance.
My backup program cannot save files to the DriveStation or
MiniStation.
Reformat your DriveStation or MiniStation with NTFS or Mac OS Extended. FAT32 is limited to 4 GB size files.

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Benutzerhandbuch zur Festplatte (DE)
HD-PCFU3
Schematische
1
2
1 Betriebs-/Zugriffs-LED
Nicht aktiv: grün
Aktiv: grün, blinkend
2 USB-Anschluss
Technische Daten
Informationen zu den neuesten Produkten und kompatiblen Modellen finden Sie auf der Website von Buffalo (www.
buffalotech.com).
Schnittstelle USB3.0
Stecker USB3.0 Micro-B
Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit maximal 5Gbit/s (USB3.0) *1
Abmessungen
(ohne abstehende Teile)
HD-PCFU3:
76×115×11,5 mm
HD-PCFU3/BB, /BW:
76×115×14 mm
HD-PCFU3/GB, /GW:
76×115×19,5 mm
Stromversorgung 5V±5%
Kompatible Betriebssysteme
Windows10 (32und 64Bit)
Windows8.1 (32und 64Bit)
Windows8 (32und 64Bit)
Windows7 (32und 64Bit)
WindowsVista (32und 64Bit)
WindowsXP (32Bit)
OSX10.6 oder höher (Modelle mit Intel-Prozessor)
*1 Verbinden Sie die MiniStation mit einem USB-3.0-Anschluss, um eine optimale Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit zu
erreichen. Die MiniStation funktioniert auch, wenn sie mit einem USB-2.0- oder USB-1.1-Anschluss verbunden ist.
Die Datenübertragung erfolgt dann jedoch deutlich langsamer.