● Ifyouusethisunitwithmultiplepartitions,formateachpartitionbeforeuse.
● WhenMacOSisbootedwhiletheMiniStationisconnected,thecomputermaynotrecognize
it. If this happens, unplug the USB cable for a few seconds and then plug it in again.
● SomecomputersmaynotbootWindows
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.
● TheMiniStationsupportshot-plugging.YoucanplugorunplugtheUSBcablewhilethe
MiniStation and your PC are on. However, never unplug the cable while the Power/Access
LEDisashing,asdataisbeingaccessed.IfyouunplugtheMiniStationwhilethePower/
AccessLEDisashing,yourdatamaybedamagedorlost.
● Refertothemanualsforyourcomputerandperipheraldevices.
● DonotbootyouroperatingsystemfromtheMiniStation.
● Donotleananyobjectagainstthisunit.Itmaycausetheunittomalfunction.
● IftheMiniStationisconnectedtoaUSB1.1plug,Windowswilldisplayamessagethat
a high-
speed USB device is connected to a non high-speed USB hub. Move the MiniStation to a USB 2.0
port for best performance, or click [X] to continue
.
● YoumayhearsomenoisewhiletheMiniStationisworking,especiallywhileit’sbootingor
being accessed. This is normal.
● AfterinstallingthedriverfortheMiniStation,severaldevicesareaddedtoDeviceManager.
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-PXTU2 USB Device
DVD/CD-ROM Drive BUFFALO Virtual Cdrom USB Device
