Computer Connection (Usb Connection) Guidelines - Buffalo HDW-PDU3 MiniStation Air Reference Manual

• If the MiniStation is charging while connected wirelessly, the internal temperature can exceed 45°C (113° F).
Charging will automatically stop if 45°C (113° F) is exceeded, and start again once temperature drops to a safe
level.
• Retain the original product documentation for future reference.
• Do not remove the MiniStation Air's battery unless specifically instructed to by Buffalo.
• Do not discard this product with other household waste. Recycle the battery in accordance with local
regulations.

Computer Connection (USB Connection) Guidelines

• To avoid damage to data, follow these precautions:
Never configure the MiniStation Air as a destination for virtual memory.
Never do any of the following while data is being accessed.
• unplug the USB data cable
• turn off your computer
• put your computer into standby, hibernate, or sleep mode
• The MiniStation Air supports hot-plugging.
You can plug or unplug the USB data cable even if the MiniStation Air and your computer are on. However, never
unplug the USB data cable while data is being accessed, or your data may be lost or damaged.
• Don't use the MiniSation Air as the boot drive for a computer.
• The MiniStation Air supports USB 3.0.
If it is connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, Windows may display a message that a high-speed USB device is
connected to a non high-speed USB device. Move the MiniStation Air to a USB 3.0 port for best performance, or
close the message and continue.
• You may hear some noise while the MiniStation Air is working, especially when it is booting or being accessed.
This is normal.
• If your Windows PC will not boot while the MiniStation Air is connected, connect the MiniStation Air after
booting your PC. To turn your PC on or off while the MiniStation Air is connected, refer to your computer's
manual on changing the BIOS setting to only boot from an internal hard drive.
• When you are using Windows, keep the default NTFS format.
HFS+ is not supported. To use with Mac, reformat the MiniStation Air with FAT32. Note that the maximum size of
a file on a FAT32 hard drive is 4 GB.
• Some computers may display a "Delayed Write Failed" error when they return from an energy-saving state. If this
happens, unplug the MiniStation Air before putting your computer into the energy-saving mode.
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