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Unpacking and Setup
This section provides unpacking and setup information for DriveStation.
Open the shipping carton of DriveStation and carefully unpack its contents. The
carton should contain the following items:
Main Unit (DriveStation)
Power Adapter
DriveStation Feet
USB 2.0 Cable
DriveNavigator Installation CD
Quick Setup Guides (this user's guide)
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from
which the product was purchased.
The front face of the DriveStation has a protective plastic film covering for
protection from scratching during assembly and shipping. The film can be
removed by peeling it away from any corner of the front face.
Quick Setup Guide
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Summary of Contents for Buffalo DRIVE STATION HD-HBXXXU2
- Page 1 Unpacking and Setup This section provides unpacking and setup information for DriveStation. Open the shipping carton of DriveStation and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: Main Unit (DriveStation) Power Adapter DriveStation Feet USB 2.0 Cable DriveNavigator Installation CD Quick Setup Guides (this user’s guide) If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from...
- Page 2 DriveStation Setup Flip the power switch on the back of DriveStation to the OFF position. Plug DriveStation’s power cord into a power outlet. Then, connect the included USB cable into the USB port on the back of DriveStation. Connect the USB cable into the USB port on the computer or device you are adding the DriveStation to.
- Page 3 DriveStation Setup Mac OS X Flip the power switch on the back of the DriveStation to the ON position. In Mac OS X, the DriveStation will automatically mount on the desktop. The new drive will be also be present in the Finder. The DriveStation comes pre-formatted with a Windows FAT32 and your Macintosh will recognize this format so you may begin using it immediately.
- Page 4 DriveStation Setup Mac OS X To format in Mac OS X, Navigate to your Utilities folder and select the application Disk Utility. Select The Buffalo Hard Drive and click the Erase Tab. Please follow the on screen documentation to complete the format process. Click erase when done.
- Page 5 DriveStation Setup Mac OS 9 Flip the power switch on the back of the DriveStation to the ON position. In Mac OS 9, the DriveStation will automatically mount on the desktop. The DriveStation comes pre-formatted with a Windows FAT32 and your Macintosh will recognize this format so you may begin using it immediately.
- Page 6 Backups are recommended for any user who cannot afford to lose important files and data. If a computer failure happens, you’ll have a backup copy of your files and data on the LinkStation. Apple has a Backup Utility for OS X users that have purchased a .Mac account. This will be shown here.
- Page 7 Select the Buffalo HD and name the backup file. Click Create. Select the files you would like to back up by placing a check mark in the box beside them. You may add additional files and folders by clicking the “+” button on the bottom left and selecting which files and folders you would like to back up.
- Page 8 DriveStation Setup Using DriveStation with LinkStation Flip the power switch on the back of the DriveStation to the ON position. Please refer to the User Manual on the LinkStation’s LinkNavigator CD for LinkStation USB Disk configuration.
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Page 9: Technical Specifications
Dimensions: Weight: Operating Environment: Technical Support Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada may obtain technical support using the following information: Web: www.buffalotech.com E-mail: info@buffalotech.com... -
Page 10: Warranty Statement
Buffalo Technology (USA) product line are limited in duration to the above period. Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology (USA) be liable in any way to the user for damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or con- sequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo prod- ucts. - Page 11 4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite 120 Austin, Texas 78759 Tel: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8606 Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (USA / Canada) Toll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com ©2004, Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.