Buffalo Tech MiniStation HD-PETU2, User Manual

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Optional Utilities
The MiniStation includes several optional utilities.
TurboPC can increase data transfer speeds for your Buffalo product.
TurboCopy uses caching to increase data transfer speeds.
Disk Formatter
lets you easily reformat your MiniStation.
SecureLockMobile
encrypts the data on your MiniStation, preventing the data from
being accessed by anyone but you.
Backup Utility
is software to back up and restore data from your PC. To use, select a
source drive to be backed up and a target location for backup data.
RAMDISK Utility
uses the memory in your computer as a virtual hard drive. The RAM
drive is recognised as a hard drive by your computer, and you can read and write data to
it like any other hard drive.
Buffalo Tools Launcher
lets you easily launch software from the Buffalo utility suite.
Just click an icon to launch the desired Buffalo tool or utility.
eco Manager for HD lets you put the DriveStation into Sleep mode to save power.
Picasa Google Toolbar
organizes and edits digital photos. If your computer is
connected to the Internet, Picasa also lets your share digital photos online.
Troubleshooting
FAQ
The following are common issues with the MiniStation. Following each issue are possible
resolutions.
I’ve lost the utilities that were stored on my MiniStation.
You may download the utilities from www.buffalotech.com.
I cannot see the MiniStation in My Computer.
Try a different USB port. Verify that the hard drive inside the MiniStation is spinning.
This can be verified by placing your hand on the sides of the case and feeling for a slight
vibration. Also, after the MiniStation has been powered on for fifteen minutes or more
it will begin to get warm. If neither of the proceeding tests verified that the hard drive is
spinning, then please contact technical support for further assistance.
My backup program can’t save files to the MiniStation.
Reformat your MiniStation with NTFS or Mac OS Extended. FAT32 is limited to 4GB
filesizes.