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Recommended Usage

Warning

To avoid damage to data, never do any of the following while data is being accessed:
- unplug the cables
- turn off your computer
- put your computer into standby, hibernate, or sleep mode
- log off, log on, or switch users

Never configure this unit as a destination for virtual memory.

The maximum size of a file on a FAT32 hard drive is 4 GB. To work with larger files, reformat the drive with NTFS or 
Mac OS extended.

Mac OS may not recognize this device at boot. If this happens, unplug the cable, then plug it again after a few 
seconds.

This unit supports hot-plugging.

You can plug or unplug the USB cable while the unit and your PC are on. However, never unplug the cable while the 
data is being accessed. If you unplug the unit while the data is being accessed, your data may be damaged or lost.

Do not lean any object against this unit. It may cause the unit to malfunction.

If the unit is connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 plug, Windows will display a message that a high-speed USB device 
is connected to a non high-speed USB hub. Move the unit to a USB 3.0 port for best performance, or click [X] to 
continue.

You may hear some noise while the unit is working, especially while it’s booting or being accessed. This is normal.

Disconnect this drive before reinstalling Mac OS.

Do not boot your operating system from this unit.

The first time you connect this unit, it may take about 20 seconds before the power/access LED turns on.

If you use this unit with multiple partitions, format each partition before use.

Summary of Contents for HD-LCU3

Page 1: ...USB Hard Drive HD LCU3 User Manual www buffalotech com 35020201 01 2013 10 ...

Page 2: ...ge 5 Warning 5 Dismounting the Unit 6 Troubleshooting 7 I can see the DriveStation in My Computer but I cannot access it Windows 7 I cannot see the DriveStation 7 My backup program cannot save files to the DriveStation 7 I cannot see the DriveStation in My Computer 7 ...

Page 3: ...3 LEDs and Connections 1 Power Access LED Power On green Accessing blinking green 2 USB Connector 3 Security Slot 4 Power Connector ...

Page 4: ... Compatible OS Windows 8 1 64 bit or 32 bit Windows 8 64 bit or 32 bit Windows RT 2 Windows 7 64 bit or 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit or 32 bit Windows XP 32 bit OS X 10 8 10 7 10 6 models with Intel Processor 2 1 Connect the DriveStation to a USB 3 0 port for best transfer speeds The DriveStation will function when connected to a USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 port but data transfers will be slower 2 Only basi...

Page 5: ... However never unplug the cable while the data is being accessed If you unplug the unit while the data is being accessed your data may be damaged or lost Do not lean any object against this unit It may cause the unit to malfunction If the unit is connected to a USB 2 0 or 1 1 plug Windows will display a message that a high speed USB device is connected to a non high speed USB hub Move the unit to ...

Page 6: ...when you turn off your computer unplug the USB cable from the drive Some computers do not support power saving mode Before using this unit with a Mac reformat it with Mac OS extended using the disk utility in Mac OS Dismounting the Unit Unplugging the unit incorrectly can corrupt data Please be careful If your computer is turned off then it is always safe to unplug the unit If your computer is tur...

Page 7: ... the hard drive inside the DriveStation is spinning This can be verified by placing your hand on the side of the case and feeling for a slight vibration Also after the DriveStation has been powered on for 15 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 pro...

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