Buffalo DriveStation HD-HSQ External Hard Drive User Manual

Buffalo DriveStation HD-HSQ External Hard Drive User Manual

With usb, firewire, and esata ports

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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)
DriveNavigator Installation CD
User Guide
DriveStation HD-HSQ External Hard Drive
with USB, Firewire, and eSATA ports
www.buffalotech.com
User Guide
v1.2

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Summary of Contents for Buffalo DriveStation HD-HSQ External Hard Drive

  • Page 1: Package Contents

    User Guide DriveStation HD-HSQ External Hard Drive with USB, Firewire, and eSATA ports 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) •...
  • Page 2: Back Panel Layout

    Back Panel Layout eSATA FireWire 400 FireWire 800 FireWire 800 Plug for Power Adapter Power On/Off...
  • Page 3: Drivestation Setup

    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, plug a data cable (USB, FireWire, or eSATA) into the back of the DriveStation.
  • Page 4 DriveStation Setup 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.
  • Page 5: Other Utilities

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Using TurboUSB When the wizard instructs you to disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable, click on the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ icon in the systray and release the device before unplugging it. You may also turn TurboUSB off from the same window by clicking Disable and following the steps.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications USB Standards: USB Specification Rev. 2.0 Data Transfer Speed: Max 480 Mb/s (USB 2.0 Interface) Max 800 Mb/s (FireWire 800 interface) Max 2000 Mb/s (eSATA interface) Seek Time: Max. 11 milliseconds Power Consumption: Max. 25.5 Watts Power Supply: 100 V - 240 Volts AC 50/60 Hz (autosensing) Dimensions: 5 x 1.5 x 9 inches...
  • Page 11 Notes...
  • Page 12 USA/Canada Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com ©2005-2010, Buffalo Inc. 35010296-01...

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