Turning The Linkstation On And Off - Buffalo LinkStation 200 Series User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Power LED
The power LED glows white while the LinkStation is on.
The power LED blinks white while the LinkStation is booting or shutting down.
If an error occurs, the power LED blinks red.
If there is a status message, the power LED blinks amber.
If there is new firmware available, the power LED glows amber.
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Function LED
This LED glows white while the LinkStation is being initialized and while dismounting USB devices. It blinks
white during Direct Copy.
For enclosure models, the red function LED glows when turning the LinkStation on for initial hard drive
installation and blinks after pressing the function button.
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Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, and initializing settings.
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Power Switch
Move the switch up and down to power the device on and off.
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USB Port
Compatible USB drives, USB memory devices, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected. USB hubs
are not supported.
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LAN Port
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
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Link/Act LED
Blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network.
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Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
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Power Status LED
The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.
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Fan
Spins to prevent overheating inside. Do not block the fan.
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Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).
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Drive 1 Error LED
If there is an error on the drive in slot 1, this LED will light.
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Drive 2 Error LED
If there is an error on the drive in slot 2, this LED will light.

Turning the LinkStation On and Off

Move the power switch to the on position to turn the device on.
To turn off the LinkStation, move the switch to the off position and wait for the unit to fully shut down before
unplugging it. Don't unplug the AC adapter without properly shutting down the LinkStation first.
When the power LED turns off, the shutdown process is completed.
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