DriveStation HD-HSQ External Hard Drive Package contents: • Main Unit (DriveStation) • Power Adapter and Cable • USB Cable (A to Mini-B) • 1394/Firewire400 Cable (6pin to 6pin) • 1394/Firewire400 Cable (6pin to 4pin) • 1394/Firewire800 Cable (9pin to 9pin) •...
DriveStation Setup Flip the power switch on the back of DriveStation to the OFF position. Plug DriveStation’s power cord into a surge protector and the back of the DriveStation. Then, connect one of the included data cables (USB, FireWire, or eSATA) into the back of the DriveStation.
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Flip the power switch on the back of the DriveStation to the ON position. On a Windows computer, the new drive will be available in My Computer. By default it will use the first available drive letter and will be named HD-HSQ.
Other Utilities The DriveStation includes several optional utilities. To install and use these utilities, insert the CD-ROM that came with your DriveStation into a Windows PC. TurboUSB improves data transfer rates to and from your DriveStation when using a USB connection. After installing it, turn to the next page for instructions on configuring it.
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Using TurboUSB To use TurboUSB, you must first enable it. From the Start menu, choose Programs > BUFFALO > TurboUSB > TurboUSB for HD-HSQ. Click Enable and follow the directions to start TurboUSB.
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Remove Hardware’ wizard to release the drive before unplugging it. To check whether TurboUSB is enabled, right-click on My Computer and choose Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus controllers. If TurboUSB is enabled, your USB storage device will have “(TurboUSB)” added to its name.
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Uninstalling TurboUSB To remove the Buffalo TurboUSB utility from your computer, click Start > Programs > BUFFALO > TurboUSB > Uninstaller. This will launch an uninstall screen. Click on Start to run the uninstallation.
The following is a list of common issues with the DriveStation. Following each issue are possible resolutions. I see the DriveStation in My Computer but I cannot access it. The drive may require formatting. Try using the Disk Formatter Utility on the DriveNavigator CD-ROM. Consult the manual for the Disk Formatter Utility for more help.
USB Standards: Data Transfer Speed: Seek Time: Power Consumption: Power Supply: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Environment: Windows Compatibility: 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.