Buffalo HD-HSQ, User Manual

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HD-HSQ User Manual
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Recommended Usage
Warning
To avoid damage to your data, follow these precautions:
* Never configure this unit as a destination for virtual memory.
* Never perform any of the following operations while the access LED is flashing:
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Unplug the cables
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Turn off your computer
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Put your computer into standby, hibernate, or sleep mode
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The maximum size of a file on the default FAT32 partition is 4 GB. To use the drive with files larger
than 4 GB, reformat the drive with NTFS or Mac OS extended, which allow larger file sizes.
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Mac OS X may not recognize this device at boot. If this happens, unplug the cables, then plug it again
after a few seconds.
• This unit supports hot-plugging for USB and FireWire connections. You can plug or unplug the data
cable while the DriveStation and your PC are on. However, never unplug the cables while the power/
access LED is flashing, or your data may be lost or damaged.
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Do not lean any object against this unit. It may cause the unit to malfunction.
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If you use this unit with Windows 7, Vista, or XP on a computer with a USB 1.1 port, you may receive
a message indicating that a high-speed USB hub is connected to a non high-speed USB device. To
continue, click [X].
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You may hear some noise while this unit is working, especially while booting or being accessed. This
is normal.
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Always refer to the manuals for your computer and peripheral devices.
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If you will be installing Mac OS on this drive, use a FireWire connection.
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If you will be installing Windows on this unit, use an eSATA connection.
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Before changing connection types, such as from eSATA to USB, turn off the DriveStation.
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After a system crash, Mac OS may ask you to insert your OS X system disk to recover the OS.
Disconnect the DriveStation from your Mac before initiating the recovery process.