Restoring Factory Defaults - Buffalo LS-VL User Manual

Using your LinkStation

Restoring Factory Defaults

To initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow the procedure below.
For LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL, LS-WVL, LS-WXL, LS-WSXL LinkStation models
1
Move the power switch to the OFF position to shut down the LinkStation.
2
Move the power switch to the ON position while holding down the function button. The
function button will flash blue for 1 minute.
3
While the function button is flashing blue, press it again. The status LED will flash blue. It will
start flashing amber when initialization begins (2 - 3 minutes).
For LS-QVL LinkStation model
1
Hold down the Power button for three seconds to shut down the LinkStation.
2
Turn on the Power button while holding down the Function button. The Function LED flashes
blue (for about one minute).
3
While the Function LED is flashing blue, press the Function button one more time. This starts
the initialization process. During initialization, the Power LED flashes amber.
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Function Button
Power Button
Power LED
Function Button
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