Buffalo HD-PZU3 User manual

MiniStation with Encryption
HD-PZU3
User Manual
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Recommended Usage ............................................. 3
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Layout ............................................................................. 2
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Optional Software (Windows PCs only). ............ 13
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Encryption Installation and Setup (Windows PCs only) ... 6
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Forgot your password?................................... 11
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Specications...................................................15

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Table of Contents
Layout ...................................................... 2
LEDs and Connections ..................................................................... 2
Recommended Usage ............................... 3
Warning ........................................................................................... 3
Locking the drive ............................................................................. 5
Encryption Installation and Setup (Windows PCs only) .. 6
Authentication procedure for encrypted HDD ............................... 10
Forgot your password? ........................... 11
Reset to factory defaults ............................................................... 11
Optional Software (Windows PCs only) ... 13
Installing software ........................................................................ 13
Optional Software ......................................................................... 14
Buffalo Tools ............................................................................................................ 14
TurboPC EX ......................................................................................................... 14
Backup Utility ..................................................................................................... 14
RAMDISK Utility ................................................................................................. 14
Buffalo Tools launcher ...................................................................................... 14
Secure Lock Manager Easy ................................................................................... 14
eco Manager for HD ............................................................................................... 14
DiskFormatter ........................................................................................................ 14
Picasa ....................................................................................................................... 14
Google Chrome ...................................................................................................... 14
Specications ......................................... 15
Specications ................................................................................ 15

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LEDs and Connections
Layout
The following section describes the parts of your MiniStation.
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USB Connector
Normal mode Encrypted mode
Power On
normal Blue/Green -
Locked -Red
Authenticated -Blue/Green
Access Blinking (Blue/Green)
Power O󱐯 O󱐯
* “Blue” for USB 3.0
“Green” for USB 2.0 or 1.1

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Recommended Usage
Warning
To avoid damage to data, follow these precautions:
•Never congure this unit as a destination for virtual memory.
•Never do any of the following while the data LED is blinking:
Unplug the USB or power cable
Turn off your computer
Put your computer into standby, hibernate, or sleep mode
Log off, log on, or switch users
● 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.
● If the power/access/lock LED does not turn off when you turn off your computer, unplug the
USB cable from the MiniStation. Your data is not protected by encryption until the power/
access/lock LED turns off.
● The rst time you connect this unit, it may take about 20 seconds before the power/access
LED turns on.
● Encryption is disabled by default. To protect your data with encryption, enable encrypted mode
and congure a password.
● Keep your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, you will not be able to
access data stored on the drive in encrypted mode.
● Encryption is not supported with Mac OS X. To use this device with a Mac, do not enable
Encryption.
● Please keep your password safe. Don’t give out your password to anyone.
● If your MiniStation is not detected, disconnect and then reconnect it.
Enter your password if encryption is enabled.
Even if the MiniStation icon is displayed in My Computer, you may not be able to access the
MiniStation if the following things are true:
・Secure Lock Manager Easy is not installed
・Encryption is activated and a password set
・Your computer has gone into standby or hibernation mode
If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the MiniStation.

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● If you use this unit with multiple partitions, format each partition before use.
● When Mac OS is booted while the MiniStation is connected, the computer may not recognize
it. If this happens, unplug the USB cable for a few seconds and then plug it in again.
● Some computers may not boot Windows while this unit is connected. If this happens, leave the
MiniStation disconnected until after the computer has booted. Consult your computer's manual
for instructions on changing the BIOS settings to boot from an internal hard drive if you want to be
able to turn on or off your computer while this unit is connected.
● The MiniStation supports hot-plugging. You can plug or unplug the USB cable while the
MiniStation and your PC are on. However, never unplug the cable while the Power/Access/
Lock LED is blinking, as data is being accessed. If you unplug the MiniStation while the Power/
Access/Lock LED is blinking, your data may be damaged or lost.
● Refer to the manuals for your computer and peripheral devices.
● Do not boot your operating system from the MiniStation.
● Do not lean any object against this unit. It may cause the unit to malfunction.
● If the MiniStation is connected to a USB 2.0 / 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 MiniStation to a
USB 3.0 port for best performance, or click [X] to continue .
● You may hear some noise while the MiniStation is working, especially while it’s booting or
being accessed. This is normal.
● After installing the driver for the MiniStation, several devices are added to Device Manager.
Display [Device Manager] by following the instructions below:
Windows 7/Vista .........................Click [Start], right-click [Computer], and click [Manage]. When "A program
needs your permission to continue" is displayed, click [Continue] and
click [Device Manager].
Windows XP ...............................Click [Start] and right-click [My Computer].
Click [Manage] and then [Device Manager].
Device Device Name in Device Manager
Universal Serial Bus
controllers USB Mass Storage Device
Disk drives BUFFALO HD-PZU3 USB Device
DVD/CD-ROM Drive BUFFALO Virtual Cdrom USB Device

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Locking the drive
In encrypted mode, the MiniStation will be locked in the following situations.
Windows 7/Vista/XP Windows Server Mac OS
Shutting down V
Encrypted mode
is not supported
Reboot V
Unplug this unit V
Standby V
Hibernate V
Logging off -
Switching user -
V: Will be locked.
- : Will not be locked
* The MiniStation doesn’t lock when you log off or switch users.
Unplug the MiniStation to lock it.
* Encrypted mode is not supported with Mac OS and Windows Server.

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Encryption Installation and
Setup (Windows PCs only)
This process will encrypt your hard drive (HDD).
1Connect the HDD and double-click [HD-PZU3] from Windows Explorer. If the
HDD is automatically detected by Windows, click [Open folder to view  les].
2A window is opened that displays the contents of the HDD. Click [Drivenavi].
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3The compressed  le is extracted, and DriveNavigator opens. Click [Begin
Installation].
4The License Agreement is displayed. Click [I accept].
5Under Select setup type, click [Begin installation].

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6When Setup procedure is displayed, click [Next].
7To enable encryption, click [Yes] for Enable encryption.
8The required  les are copied. When “Installation is complete” is displayed, click
[OK].

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9When the Setting the encryption mode window is displayed, conrm the
information in the message, and click [Next].
10 After conrming, the message “This will erase all data. Are you sure you want to
continue?” is displayed. If you want to proceed, click [OK].
11 In Set a Password, enter the desired password. You can also include a
password hint. When nished, click [OK].

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12 When the Completed window is displayed, the password is set. Click [OK].
13 Next, you can install “BUFFALO Tools” and other software including a wide
array of convenient features. Install by following the on-screen instructions.
Authentication procedure for encrypted HDD
An encrypted HDD is recognized by the computer as a virtual CD at startup. When you attempt to
access it, a window is displayed asking for the preset password.
If using the encrypted HDD on a PC where Secure Lock Manager Easy is not installed, run the
Password.exe le from the virtual CD to authenticate.

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Forgot your password?
If your MiniStation is in encrypted mode and you forget the password, follow the
procedure below to reset the unit back to it’s default settings.
Note: A Windows computer is required to reset this drive. The Secure Lock
Manager Easy software does not support Mac OS.
Reset to factory defaults
Restoring your drive to factory defaults will erase all data and passwords on the drive. To
access data on an encrypted drive, you must enter the correct password.
After resetting to factory defaults, the drive will be formatted in NTFS. If you want to be able
to use Mac OS, reformat the drive with Mac OS extended after resetting to factory defaults.
1Connect the drive to your computer.
If the password authentication screen is displayed, enter your password.
Note: If you forget your password and reset the unit to the factory defaults, close the screen.
2Click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [SecureLockManagerEasy] -
[SecureLockManagerEasy].
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Click [Reset to the factory defaults].
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All data saved on the hard drive will be erased! You will not be able to undo
this.
6When "The hard disk status is now reset to the factory defaults." is displayed,
click [OK].
The reset is now complete. Wait until the hard drive is recognized. If it is not recognized, unplug
the hard drive and reconnect it.
Click [Next]
Reset to the factory defaults. Delete the
password and all data that have been
saved.
* The hard drive is formatted in NTFS
and the encryption mode will be
released.

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Optional Software
(Windows PCs only)
The MiniStation includes several optional software packages for use with
Windows computers. This software is not required to use the MiniStation; it is
strictly optional. Although the MiniStation works perfectly with Mac OS X, no Mac
software is included.
Installing software
To install optional software on your Windows computer, follow the steps below.
1Connect the MiniStation to your computer.
If encryption is enabled on your MiniStation, please enter the password.
2Right-click on [HD-PZU3] in My Computer and select [Open].
3Double-click on [DriveNavi.exe].
The DriveNavigator wizard will launch. If “A program needs your permission to continue”
is displayed, click [Continue].
4Click [Begin Installation].
5The License Agreement will open. Click [I accept].
6Click [Additional Software Installation].
7Select the target software and click [Install].
The wizard will guide you through installation.
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Optional Software
Buffalo Tools
TurboPC EX
TurboPC EX can increase data transfer speeds for your Buffalo product.
Backup Utility
Backup Utility is software to back up and restore data from your PC. To use, select a source
drive to be backed up and a target location for backup data.
RAMDISK Utility
This software uses the memory in your computer as a virtual hard drive "RAMDISK". The
RAMDISK is recognized as a hard drive by your computer and you can read and write data to
it like any other hard drive.
Buffalo Tools launcher
Buffalo Tools Launcher lets you easily launch software from the Buffalo utility suite. Just click
an icon to launch the desired Buffalo tool or utility.
Secure Lock Manager Easy
This software controls the MiniStation's encryption features. Use it to enable encryption, set the
password, congure auto-authentication, etc. Encryption is not enabled by default.
eco Manager for HD
eco Manager for HD lets you put the MiniStation into "sleep" mode to save power.
DiskFormatter
This software lets you easily reformat your MiniStation.
Picasa
Picasa organizes and edits digital photos.
Note: An Internet connection is required to share digital photos or send photos via e-mail.
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a web browser.

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Specications
Specications
Check Buffalo's website (www.buffalotech.com) for information about the latest products or
compatible models.
Interface USB 3.0
Connector USB 3.0 Micro-B Connector
Transfer speed (Logical value) 5 Gbps Maximum
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Factory default format 1 NTFS partition
Encryption disabled
External dimensions
(xxx=Hard Drive Size, y=Color)
[HD-PZxxxU3y]:
89 mm×18 mm×128 mm (excluding protruding parts)
Power 5 V (USB Bus Power)
Compatible OS Windows XP (32-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)
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2003 R2 (32-bit)
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2008 (32-bit or 64-bit)
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2008 R2 (64-bit)
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Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 (models with Intel Processor)
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Connect the MiniStation to a USB 3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected to a USB 2.0 / 1.1
port, but data transfer will be much slower.
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With Mac OS X and Windows Server, encryption mode is not supported.
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MiniStation mit Verschlüsselung
HD-PZU3
Bedienungsanleitung
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Empfohlene Verwendung.......................... 3
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Aufbau...............................................................2
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Optionale Software
(nur Windows-Computer) .........................13
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Verschlüsselungsinstallation und -
einrichtung (nur Windows-Computer) ...6
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Passwort vergessen?..................................11
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Spezikationen ............................................15

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Aufbau ........................................................2
LEDs und Anschlüsse............................................................................ 2
Empfohlene Verwendung .........................3
Warnung................................................................................................ 3
Sperren des Laufwerks......................................................................... 5
Verschlüsselungsinstallation und -
einrichtung (nur Windows-Computer)..........6
Authentizierungsverfahren für verschlüsselte Festplatten............. 10
Passwort vergessen? ...............................11
Rücksetzung auf die werkseitigen Standardeinstellungen............ 11
Optionale Software
(nur Windows-Computer)........................13
Installieren der Software ................................................................... 13
Optionale Software............................................................................ 14
Bualo Tools..........................................................................................................................14
TurboPC EX .......................................................................................................................14
Backup Utility...................................................................................................................14
RAMDISK Utility...............................................................................................................14
Bualo Tools launcher ..................................................................................................14
Secure Lock Manager Easy...............................................................................................14
eco Manager for HD...........................................................................................................14
DiskFormatter.......................................................................................................................14
Picasa.......................................................................................................................................14
Google Chrome ...................................................................................................................14
Spezikationen........................................15
Spezikationen .................................................................................. 15

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LEDs und Anschlüsse
Aufbau
Im folgenden Abschnitt werden die Bauteile Ihrer MiniStation beschrieben.
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Normalmodus Verschlüsselter
Modus
Strom
eingeschaltet
Normal Blau/Grün -
Gesperrt -Rot
Authentiziert -Blau/Grün
Zugri󱐯 Blinkend (Blau/Grün)
Strom
ausgeschaltet Aus
*“Blau” für USB 3.0
“Grün”für USB 2.0 oder 1.1
USB-Anschluss

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Empfohlene Verwendung
Warnung
Um Schäden an Daten zu vermeiden, beachten Sie folgende
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen:
• Kongurieren Sie dieses Gerät unter keinen Umständen als Ziel für virtuellen Speicher.
• Führen Sie unter keinen Umständen einen der folgenden Vorgänge aus, während die
Daten-LED blinkt:
Trennen des USB-Kabels und Netzkabels
Ausschalten des Computers
Versetzen des Computers in einen energiesparenden Zustand (Bereitschafts-, Ruhe-
oder Energiesparmodus)
Abmelden, Anmelden oder Benutzerwechsel
●Bei manchen Computern wird beim Umschalten aus einem energiesparenden Modus
möglicherweise ein verzögerter Schreibvorgang angezeigt. Entfernen Sie in diesem Fall das Gerät,
bevor Sie Ihren Computer in den Energiesparmodus versetzen.
●Wenn die Status/Zugri/Sperre-LED nicht erlischt, nachdem Sie Ihren Computer heruntergefahren
haben, dann stecken Sie das USB-Kabel von der MiniStation ab. Ihre Daten werden nicht durch die
Verschlüsselung geschützt, bis die Status/Zugri/Sperre-LED erlischt.
●Beim ersten Anschließen des Geräts kann es ca. 20 Sekunden dauern, bis die Stromversorgungs/
Zugris-LED aueuchtet.
●Der Verschlüsselungsmodus ist standardmäßig deaktiviert. Um Ihre Daten durch Verschlüsselung zu
schützen, aktivieren Sie den Verschlüsselungsmodus und kongurieren Sie ein Passwort.
●Bewahren Sie Ihr Passwort an einem sicheren Ort auf. Wenn Sie Ihr Passwort vergessen, ist kein
Zugri auf Daten möglich, die im Verschlüsselungsmodus auf dem Laufwerk gespeichert wurden.
●Der Verschlüsselungsmodus wird von Mac OS X nicht unterstützt. Damit dieses Gerät mit einem Mac
verwendet werden kann, darf der Verschlüsselungsmodus nicht aktiviert sein.
●Bewahren Sie Ihr Passwort bitte sicher auf. Teilen Sie Ihr Passwort niemandem mit.
● WennIhreMiniStationnichterkanntwird,danntrennenSiesieundschließenSiesiewiederan.
GebenSiedasKennwortein,wenndieVerschlüsselungaktiviertist.
AuchwenndasMiniStation-Symbolunter“Arbeitsplatz”bzw.“Computer”angezeigtwird,
könnenSiemöglicherweisenichtdaraufzugreifen,wenn:
・SecureLockManagerEasynichtinstalliertist
・dieVerschlüsselungaktiviertundeinKennwortfestgelegtwurdeoder
・sichIhrComputerimRuhezustandoderStandby-Modusbendet
SolltedieserFalleintreten,danntrennenSiedieMiniStationundschließenSiesiewiederan.