Dismounting.the.drivestation; For Windows - Buffalo HD-QLU3R5 User Manual

Dismounting the DriveStation

For Windows

Unplugging the DriveStation incorrectly can corrupt data. Please be careful! If your computer is turned
off, then it is always safe to unplug the DriveStation.
If your computer is turned on, please follow the procedure below to unplug your DriveStation. This
example shows Vista, but other versions of Windows are similar.
1
Click the
XP / Server 2003 R2 / Server 2003) in the system tray.
2
When the menu opens, click the device name.
OS
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Vist
Windows XP
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003
Note:
If TurboPC is enabled, "TurboPC" may be part of the device name.
3
A message that indicates you can safely remove the unit will appear. Click [OK] and
unplug the DriveStation.
Note:.
You do not have to click [OK] if your OS is Windows 7 or Windows XP. The message will
automatically disappear.
• It may take a short time for the message to be displayed.
• When the RAID Utility is running, an error may be displayed, and it may not be possible
to dismount the DriveStation. In this case, exit the RAID Utility before performing the
above procedure. To exit the RAID Utility from the Start menu, select [All Programs]-
[BUFFALO]-[HD-xLU3]-[RAID Utility[EXIT]].
icon (Windows 7 / Vista / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2008) or
Eject USB-SATA Bridge
Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device
Device name
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