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Main Unit (MiniStation Portable Hard Drive)
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5v USB Power Adapter
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36" USB Cable
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Quick Setup Guide
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Software CD
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Quick Setup Guide
MiniStation Portable
USB 2.0 Hard Drive
HD-PHSxxU2-UC Series
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Page 1: Package Contents
• Quick Setup Guide • Software CD If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from which the product was purchased. Quick Setup Guide MiniStation Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive HD-PHSxxU2-UC Series www.buffalotech.com V 1.7... -
Page 2: Windows Installation
Getting Started with Windows Windows Installation Connect one of the included USB cables to the USB port on the back of MiniStation. Plug USB cable here Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer or device you are adding the MiniStation to. - Page 3 Open My Computer and the new drive will be present. By default it will use the first available drive letter and will be named “Local Disk”. The MiniStation comes pre-formatted so you may begin using it immediately. The software CD in your MiniStation package includes programs for Windows computers, including backup software and the SecureLockWare drive encryption program.
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Page 4: Macintosh Installation
Getting Started with Macintosh Macintosh Installation Connect the included USB cable into the MiniStation’s USB port. Plug USB cable here Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer or device you are adding the MiniStation to. OS X An icon will appear on the desktop. - Page 5 The MiniStation comes pre-formatted with Windows FAT32. Your Macintosh will recognize this format so you may begin using it immediately. This format will allow for use on both Macintosh and Windows computers. Macintosh OS X Setup You may choose to format the drive with a Macintosh format.
- Page 6 Macintosh OS 9 Setup Mac OS 9 In Mac OS 9, the MiniStation will automatically mount on the desktop. The MiniStation comes pre-formatted with Windows FAT32. Your Macintosh will recognize this format so you may begin using it immediately. This format will allow for use on both Macintosh and Windows computers.
- Page 7 Backup software for Windows PCs is available on your software disk, included with your MiniStation. See your software CD for documentation on installing and using that product. Many other commercial backup solutions from third parties also work perfectly with the MiniStation. Apple offers a Backup Utility to OS X users who have purchased a .Mac account.
- Page 8 Select the Buffalo portable hard drive and name the backup file. Click Create. Select the files you would like to have backed up by placing a check mark in the corresponding box. You may add additional files and folders by clicking the “+” button on the bottom left and select which files and folders you would like to backup.
- Page 9 5v power for best performance from your MiniStation, try the optional accessory Mobile Assist Cable, available from Buffalo Technology (www.buffalotech.com). It smooths and strengthens voltage, letting the MiniStation operate normally even if power quality from the USB port is marginal.
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Page 10: Technical Support
Operating Environment: Technical Support Buffalo Technology offers free technical support (24/7 Phone Support in North America, Email Support in Europe). Please see the back page of this quick start guide for contact information. Please also visit the web site at http://www.buffalotech.com. - Page 11 USA/Canada Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Toll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com Europe Technical Support is available between 9am-6pm (Monday-Thursday) (GMT) and 9am-4:30pm on Fridays. email: helpdesk@buffalo-technology.ie ©2005, Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.