Copying From A Usb Device - Buffalo LS410D User Manual

Copying from a USB Device

Use Direct Copy to copy from a USB device directly to the LinkStation.
Note: To use Direct Copy, connect only one USB device at a time.
These devices are supported:
• USB mass storage devices
• Card readers (except for card readers that can recognize two or more memory cards)
• Digital cameras and other PTP devices
• UPS devices that are specifically indicated as compatible
• USB printers
These devices are not supported:
• USB hubs
• Mice
• Keyboards
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In Advanced Settings, move the Direct Copy switch to the
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Connect the USB device. When it mounts (about 10 seconds), the function LED will light up.
Note: Devices that don't trigger the function LED to light up are not supported.
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You now have 60 seconds to hold down the function button for 3 seconds. If you do, the function LED will flash as
all the files on the USB device are copied to the Direct Copy folder of the LinkStation.
Notes:
• While the function LED is flashing, hold the function button down for 3 seconds to cancel Direct Copy.
• For digital cameras that are not in the USB mass storage class, all files from the digital camera are copied.
• To change the Direct Copy target folder, navigate to Backup - Direct Copy - Edit, select a new folder, and click OK.
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When the copy operation is finished, the access LED of the USB device will stop flashing. Hold down the function
button for 8 seconds. The function LED will flash as all external drives are dismounted, which will take about 30
seconds. When the dismount is finished, the function LED will stop flashing and glow steadily. You now have 60
seconds to unplug any USB drives safely.
position to enable Direct Copy.
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