Buffalo MiniStation HD-PFU2 Series User manual

MiniStation HD-PFU2
Portable USB Hard Drive
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MiniStation USB Hard Drive HD-PFU2
Thank you for purchasing a Bualo MiniStation portable hard drive.
• MiniStation Portable Hard Drive
• 5v USB Power Cable
• USB Cable
• Quick Setup Guide
• Warranty Statement
Connect the included USB cable to the MiniStation’s USB port.
Package Contents
Installation
Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer or
device you are adding the MiniStation to.
MiniStation will install automatically.

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Installing (Continued)
On a Windows computer, the new drive will be available in My Computer.
By default it will use the rst available drive letter and will be named HD-
PFU2. With a Mac, the new drive will appear on the desktop.
Format
By default, the MiniStation 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 MiniStation as an NTFS drive
(Windows), a Mac OS Extended drive (Mac), or an XFS drive (Linux).
Wrap-Around Cord
When not in use, you may store your MiniStation’s cord by wrapping it
around the unit and clipping it into place as shown.

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Optional Utilities
The MiniStation includes several optional utilities.
The TurboUSB utility improves data transfer speeds for your MiniStation.
Memeo AutoBackup software is available for backing up documents,
multimedia les, and other les from your Windows PC to the MiniStation.
A license for using Memeo on a single PC or workstation is included
with your MiniStation. Please view the Memeo documentation for more
information on installing and using Memeo. As with all backup programs,
reformat the MiniStation with NTFS before use with Memeo backup
software.
Disk Formatter lets you easily reformat your MiniStation.
SecureLockWare encrypts the data on your MiniStation, preventing the
data from being accessed by anyone but you.
To learn more about installing and using these utilities, click on View User
Manuals.

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Troubleshooting
FAQ
The following is a list of common issues with the MiniStation. Following
each issue are possible resolutions.
I see the MiniStation in My Computer but I cannot access it.
The drive requires formatting. Try using the Disk Formatter Utility on the
MiniStation. Consult the manual for the Disk Formatter Utility for more
help. The manual can also be found on the MiniStation.
I cannot see the MiniStation in My Computer.
Verify that the POWER light is on. If it is not, you need to plug 5v USB Power
Cable into an additional USB port for extra power.
Verify that the hard drive inside the MiniStation 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 MiniStation 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 MiniStation.
Reformat your MiniStation with NTFS, Mac OS Extended, or XFS. FAT32 is
limited to 4GB lesizes.

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Technical Specifications
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.
USB Standards: USB Specication Rev. 2.0
Seek Time: Max. 13 milliseconds
Transmission Speed: Max. 480 Mbps
Power Consumption: Max. 2.5W
Power Supply: DC5V ±5%
Dimensions: 5.16” (W) x 3.27” (H) x .87” (D)
/ 131(W) x 83(H) x 22(D) mm
Weight: .50 lb. / 225 g
Operating Environment: 41 - 95 degree F / 5 - 35 degree C
20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Weight:
.50 lb. / 225 g
Power Supply:
DC5V ±5%
Transmission Speed:
Max. 480 Mbps
USB Standards:
USB Specication Rev. 2.0
FCC Warning

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Notes

USA/Canada Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
toll-free: 866-752-6210
email: [email protected]
Europe Technical Support is available between
9am-6pm (Monday-Thursday) (GMT)
and 9am-4:30pm on Fridays.
email: [email protected]
phone (UK only): 087 12 50 12 60*
phone: [phone]
*Calls cost 8.5p per minute
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