Buffalo HD-PHU2/BST User manual

Unpacking and Setup
This section provides unpacking and setup information for Portable Hard Disk
Drive.
Open the shipping carton of Portable Hard Disk Drive and carefully unpack its
contents. The carton should contain the following items:
Main Unit (Portable Hard Disk Drive) 1
Power Adapter 1
USB Cable 1
Quick Setup Guide (this user’s guide) 1
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from
which the product was purchased.
Quick Setup Guide
Portable Hard Disk Drive
HD-PHU2/BST Series
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Portable Hard Disk Drive Setup
Windows 2000 & XP
In Windows 2000 and XP, the Portable Hard Disk Drive will automatically
install upon power-on.
Connect the included USB cable into the USB port on the back of Portable
Hard Disk Drive.
Connect the USB cable into the USB port on the computer or device you
are adding the Portable Hard Disk Drive to.

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Portable Hard Disk Drive Setup
Open ‘My Computer’ and the new drive will be present. By default it will
pick the first available drive letter and will be named ‘Local Disk’. The
Portable Hard Disk Drive comes pre-formatted so you may begin using it
immediately.
The Portable Hard Disk Drive requires drivers to run with Windows 98SE
and may require drivers for Windows ME. If the Windows ME did not
automatically find and install the drivers automatically upon connecting it
to the computer, then please follow these steps.
Before connecting the Portable Hard Disk Drive to the computer, please
download the Windows 98SE driver from the Buffalo Technology web site.
The URL for the support download page is:
http://www.buffalotech.com/support/downloads.php
Extract the downloaded file, then execute EASYSETUP.EXE.
Select “Setup Buffalo USB Hard Drive” and click the ‘Start’ button.
The Easy Setup Wizard will begin running. Please follow the on screen
documentation to complete the Portable Hard Disk Drive Setup for your
computer.
Windows 98SE & ME

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Portable Hard Disk Drive Setup
Macintosh
In MacOS the volume will mount right on the desktop as an icon. Double
clicking on it will provide instant access to the Hard Disk Drive.
Connect the included USB cable into the USB port on the back of Portable
Hard Disk Drive.
Connect the USB cable into the USB port on the computer or device you
are adding the Portable Hard Disk Drive to.

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Portable Hard Disk Drive Setup
The Power Booster Cabal should be used if your computer’s USB
connector cannot supply enough power to the Portable Hard Disk Drive. It
is not a required accessory for most computers, but for best reliability and
performance, please use the Power Booster Cable.
CAUTION: Please confirm that the Power Booster Cable is connected
properly before attaching the USB cable to the computer.
Note: After connecting the Power Booster Cable, the Power Booster takes
approximately 10-20 seconds to fully charge. Once it is fully charged it
will power up the Portable Hard Disk Drive.
Disconnecting the Hard Disk Drive: When you wish to disconnect
and remove the Portable Hard Disk Drive, unplug the USB port from the
computer.
Power Booster Cable

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Technical Support
Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada may
obtain technical support using the following information:
Web: www.buffalotech.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] (USA & Canada only)
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 Specifications
USB Standards: USB Specification Rev. 2.0
Capacity: 40, 60, 80, 100GB
Seek Time: Max. 13 milliseconds
Transmission Speed: Max. 480 Mbps
Power Consumption: Max. 2.5W
Power Supply: DC5V±5%
Dimensions: 4.7“ (W) x 3.0“ (H) x 0.6“ (D)
Weight: 0.33 lb.
Operating Environment: 5 - 35 degree C
20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Power Consumption: Max. 2.5W
Dimensions: 2.5“ (W) x 2.3“ (H) x 0.7“ (D)
Weight: 0.11 lb.
Operating Environment: 5 - 35 degree C
20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Portable Hard Disk Drive
Power Booster Cable

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the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does
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Buffalo Technical Support Information
(Please have your proof of purchase when calling Buffalo Technical Support)
United States of America & Canada
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4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120
Austin, Texas 78759-5315
24/7 Help Line: [phone]
email: [email protected]
web: www.buffalotech.com
Warranty Statement

Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(USA / Canada)
Toll-Free: 866-752-6210
email: [email protected]
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Austin, Texas 78759
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