Buffalo HDW-PDU3 MiniStation Air Reference Manual
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- Page 1 MiniStation Air HDW-PDU3 Reference Guide www.buffalotech.com 35020309-01 2014-04...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 - Overview ............4 Diagrams ...................4 Recommended Usage ..............7 Battery Handling Guidelines and Safety Precautions ......7 Computer Connection (USB Connection) Guidelines ......8 Restrictions ....................9 Chapter 2 - Opening Settings ........11 What is Settings? ................11 Opening Settings ................ - Page 3 Chapter 5 - Multimedia ..........23 What is DLNA? ................23 Play Files ..................23 Notes ....................24 Chapter 6 - Appendix ..........25 Specifications ................25 Product Specifications ................25 USB Interface Specifications ..............26 Wireless Interface Specifications ............26 Troubleshooting ................27 Cannot connect to MiniStation Air though Wi-Fi settings have been configured in my mobile device .............27 “.qwifi”, “.twonky”, and “.lighttpd”...
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Page 4: Chapter 1 - Overview
Chapter 1 - Overview Diagrams Power Button Switch Power On or Off Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to power on the MiniStation Air. When the power is on, the power/access LED is lit green. When the power is off, the power/access LED is off. Switch Battery Charger Mode On or Off Press and quickly release the power button when the power is off to use the MiniStation Air as a mobile battery. - Page 5 Power/Access LED Indicates the power or hard drive access status. On (Green): Power is on. Blinking (Green): Accessing the hard drive when the MiniStation Air is connected to the PC with the USB data cable. On (Orange): The MiniStation Air is in mobile battery mode. On (Red): The MiniStation Air battery is getting low.
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Page 6: Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode The MiniStation Air has 2 types of sleep mode, as well as a “Do not sleep” option that is selected by default. You can change sleep mode settings from Settings or the MiniStation Air2 app. The list below shows each mode’s LED appearance and the procedure to return from sleep mode. Type How to Return Blinks once or twice every 2 seconds (Red)*... -
Page 7: Recommended Usage
Never get the battery pack wet, or put it inside water or other liquids. This can cause overheating, rupture, ignition, or a failure of the battery pack. If the battery pack gets wet, immediately stop usage, and contact the Buffalo Support Center or your local dealer. •... -
Page 8: Computer Connection (Usb Connection) Guidelines
• 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. -
Page 9: Restrictions
Restrictions Wireless Connection • While the MiniStation Air is connected to a computer with the USB data cable, Wi-Fi is disabled. Unplug the USB data cable before connecting wirelessly. • Up to 8 devices can be connected wirelessly to the MiniStation Air. •... - Page 10 Music Files • Use UTF-8 encoding when editing ID3 tags. • Sorting by “Songs” in Music Player may cause system slowdown or file display errors if there is a large number of music files. In such a case, sorting by “Artist” or “Album”, or using File Explorer, is recommended. Video Files •...
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Page 11: Chapter 2 - Opening Settings
Chapter 2 - Opening Settings What is Settings? Settings is the configuration GUI for the MiniStation Air. Settings is accessible from a browser window in your computer. The following browsers are supported. Accessing from other browsers may not display the Settings page properly. Internet Explorer 10 or later Windows Google Chrome 31 or later... -
Page 12: Mac
Windows 7 Click the network icon in the system tray. Select the SSID of your MiniStation Air. Enter the encryption key and click OK. Open a browser and enter 192.168.14.1 in the URL field. Windows Vista Click the network icon in the system tray. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 - Formatting
Chapter 3 - Formatting What is Formatting? Formatting is a process that creates a file system, allowing a drive to be usable with your computer. The MiniStation Air is formatted with NTFS by default. Windows Keep the default NTFS format. The MiniStation Air is formatted with NTFS by default. -
Page 14: Formatting With Fat32 (Mac)
Formatting with FAT32 (Mac) If you want to use the MiniStation with a Mac, follow the procedure below to reformat it with FAT32. Note: After formatting with FAT32, only files of 4 GB or smaller can be saved to the drive. Connect the MiniStation to your Mac with the supplied USB data cable. - Page 15 Configure each setting as below. • Click Partition. • Select 1 Partition. • Enter HDW-PDU3 for “Name”. • Select MS-DOS (FAT) for the formatting type. • Click Apply. Click Partition. This completes the formatting process. Dismounting the MiniStation Air After formatting is complete, dismount the MiniStation Air as described below. Drag the MiniStation Air’s icon to the trash .
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Page 16: Formatting With Ntfs (Windows)
Formatting with NTFS (Windows) The MiniStation Air is formatted with NTFS by default. If the drive has been formatted with FAT32 to use with a Mac and you want to reformat with NTFS, follow the procedure below. Connect the MiniStation to your computer with the supplied USB data cable. Click Start. - Page 17 Click Yes. Right-click the unallocated space and select New Simple Volume.
- Page 18 Click Next. If This Screen Opens Select Primary partition and click Next.
- Page 19 Specify the size in Simple volume size (Partition size or Amount of disk space to use). Unless you need to change to a specific setting, use the default setting (maximum size). Click Next. Click Assign the following drive letter and specify the drive letter. Unless you need to change to a specific setting, use the default setting.
- Page 20 Configure each setting as below. (1) Select Format this volume with the following settings (Format this partition with the following settings). (2) Select NTFS. (3) Unless you need to change a specific setting, use the default settings. (4) Enter HDW-PDU3 for “Volume label”. (5) Click Next.
- Page 21 When the formatting process is complete, “Healthy” is displayed. If the message “The request cannot be completed because the volume is open or in use” is displayed The partition was created, but the format didn’t complete. Click OK to format the created partition as below. (1) Right-click the created partition and select Format.
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Page 22: Chapter 4 - Wireless Connection To Router
Chapter 4 - Wireless Connection to Router To connect your MiniStation Air to a wireless router, follow the procedure below. Configuration Through a Mobile Device Follow the procedure below to connect the MiniStation Air to a wireless router using a mobile device. Turn on your MiniStation Air and a wireless router. -
Page 23: Chapter 5 - Multimedia
Chapter 5 - Multimedia What is DLNA? DLNA is a set of guidelines for sharing digital media. The MiniStation Air includes a DLNA server compliant with the DLNA guidelines. Videos, pictures, and music saved on the MiniStation Air can be played back on DLNA-compatible TVs, stereo equipment, game consoles, and other devices on the local network. -
Page 24: Notes
Notes • Some DLNA-compatible devices may take longer to detect the MiniStation Air after connecting to the network. • Playback of a high-bitrate video may be disrupted by the network environment or processing speed of your DLNA-compatible device.. It is recommended to convert to a portable format (about 2 Mbps). -
Page 25: Chapter 6 - Appendix
Chapter 6 - Appendix Specifications Product Specifications For the most up-to-date information and products, go to www.buffalotech.com. Factory Defaults NTFS External Dimensions 145 × 84 × 18 mm; 5.61” × 3.31” × 0.71” (Excluding Protruding Parts) Internal Battery Internal lithium-ion battery (3020 mAh) AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz (when charged with an AC adapter) Input Voltage DC 5 V ±... -
Page 26: Usb Interface Specifications
USB Interface Specifications Interface USB 3.0 (USB 2.0) Connector USB 3.0 Micro-B USB 3.0 : ~5 Gbps* Transfer speed USB 2.0 : ~480 Mbps* *Connect the MiniStation Air to a USB 3.0 port for the best transfer speeds. The MiniStation Air will function when connected to a USB 2.0/1.1 port, but data transfer will be much slower. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Cannot connect to MiniStation Air though Wi-Fi settings have been configured in my mobile device Delete the app from the memory as described below and restart the app. iPhone/iPad/iPod touch: Press the home button twice and close the MiniStation Air2 app. Android Device: Close the MiniStation Air2 app from the app management page in “Settings”. -
Page 28: Chapter 7 - Regulatory Compliance Information
Chapter 7 - Regulatory Compliance Information The United States FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 29 Kasutage ainult pakendis kaasas olevaid kaableid ja tarvikuid. Ärge kasutage muid tarvikuid ega kaableid, kui dokumentides pole seda spetsiaalselt ette nähtud. English Buffalo Inc. hereby declares that this HDW-PDU3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.buffalo-technology.com/...
- Page 30 Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Inc. declara que el HDW-PDU3 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Puede consultar la declaración de conformidad en www.buffalo-technology.com/declaration-of-conformity.
- Page 31 Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Inc. izjavlja, da je ta HDW-PDU3 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Izjava o skladnosti je na voljo na www.buffalo-technology.com/declaration-of-conformity. Uporabljajte samo priložene kable in dodatno opremo. Ne uporabljajte druge dodatne opreme ali kablov, če ni drugače določeno v dokumentaciji.
- Page 32 Svensk [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Inc. att denna HDW-PDU3 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Deklarationen om överensstämmelse kan läsas på www.buffalo-technology.com/declaration-of-conformity. Använd bara kablar och tillbehör som ingår i förpackningen. Använd inte andra tillbehör eller kablar om du inte får uttryckliga instruktioner om det i dokumentationen.
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