Buffalo HD-LXU3 User Manual Download

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DriveStation with Encryption

HD-LXU3

User Manual

Recommended Usage............................................. 3

Layout............................................................................. 2

Optional Software (Windows PCs only)...................13

Encryption Installation and Setup (Windows PCs only)... 6

Forgot your password?................................... 11

35012220 ver.01

Specifications...................................................15

Summary of Contents for HD-LXU3

Page 1: ...ncryption HD LXU3 User Manual 2 Recommended Usage 3 1 Layout 2 5 Optional Software Windows PCs only 13 3 Encryption Installation and Setup Windows PCs only 6 4 Forgot your password 11 35012220 ver 01...

Page 2: ...encrypted HDD 10 Forgot your password 11 Reset to factory defaults 11 Optional Software Windows PCs only 13 Installing software 13 Optional Software 14 Buffalo Tools 14 TurboPC EX 14 Backup Utility 1...

Page 3: ...describes the parts of your DriveStation 1 Normal mode Encrypted mode Power On normal Blue Green Locked Red Authenticated Blue Green Access Blinking Blue Green Power O O Blue for USB 3 0 Green for USB...

Page 4: ...ith encryption enable encrypted mode and configure a password Keep your password in a safe place If you forget your password you will not be able to access data stored on the drive in encrypted mode E...

Page 5: ...r and peripheral devices Do not boot your operating system from the DriveStation Do not lean any object against this unit It may cause the unit to malfunction If the DriveStation is connected to a USB...

Page 6: ...XP Mac OS Shutting down V Encrypted mode is not supported Reboot V Unplug this unit V Standby V Hibernate V Logging off Switching user V Will be locked Will not be locked The DriveStation doesn t loc...

Page 7: ...ly This process will encrypt your hard drive HDD 1 Connect the HDD and double click HD LXU3 from Windows Explorer If the HDD is automatically detected by Windows click Open folder to view files 2 A wi...

Page 8: ...LXU3 User Manual 3 The compressed file is extracted and DriveNavigator opens Click Begin Installation 4 The License Agreement is displayed Click I accept 5 Under Select setup type click Begin installa...

Page 9: ...LXU3 User Manual 6 When Setup procedure is displayed click Next 7 To enable encryption click Yes for Enable encryption 8 The required files are copied When Installation is complete is displayed click...

Page 10: ...the information in the message and click Next 10 After confirming the message This will erase all data Are you sure you want to continue is displayed If you want to proceed click OK 11 In Set a Passwo...

Page 11: ...s Install by following the on screen instructions Authentication procedure for encrypted HDD An encrypted HDD is recognized by the computer as a virtual CD at startup When you attempt to access it a w...

Page 12: ...asswords on the drive To access data on an encrypted drive you must enter the correct password After resetting to factory defaults the drive will be formatted in NTFS If you want to be able to use Mac...

Page 13: ...t to the factory defaults is displayed click OK The reset is now complete Wait until the hard drive is recognized If it is not recognized unplug the hard drive and reconnect it Click Next Reset to the...

Page 14: ...Windows computer follow the steps below 1 Connect the DriveStation to your computer If encryption is enabled on your DriveStation please enter the password 2 Right click on HD LXU3 in My Computer and...

Page 15: ...alo Tools Launcher lets you easily launch software from the Buffalo utility suite Just click an icon to launch the desired Buffalo tool or utility Secure Lock Manager Easy This software controls the D...

Page 16: ...xternal dimensions 39 W x 189 D x 123 H mm excluding protruding parts Power Consumption 18 W Max Power AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Compatible OS Windows XP 32 bit Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 32...