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Package Contents: • Main Unit (MiniStation Portable Hard Drive) 1 • 5v USB Power Adapter 1 • 12” USB Cable 1 • 36” USB Cable 1 • Quick Setup Guide 1 • Software CD 1 If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from which the product was purchased. Quick Setup Guide MiniStation Portable USB 2.0 Hard Dr[...]
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2 Getting Started with Windows Windows Installation Connect one of the included USB cables to the USB port on the back of MiniStation. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer or device you are adding the MiniStation to. Plug USB cable here Windows 2000, XP, and ME MiniStation will install automatically.[...]
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3 Open My Computer and the new drive will be present. By default it will use the rst available drive letter and will be named “Local Disk”. The MiniStation comes pre-formatted so you may begin using it immediately. The software CD in your MiniStation package includes programs for Windows computers, including backup software and the SecureLoc[...]
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4 Getting Started with Macintosh Macintosh Installation An icon will appear on the desktop. Double click on it to access the MiniStation hard drive. Connect the included USB cable into the MiniStation’s USB port. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer or device you are adding the MiniStation to. Plug USB cable here[...]
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5 You may choose to format the drive with a Macintosh format. This is recommended if you do not plan to use the unit with any equipment other than Macintosh computers. 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 button. Follow the wizard to compl[...]
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6 Mac OS 9 In Mac OS 9, the MiniStation will automatically mount on the desktop. The MiniStation comes pre-formatted with Windows FAT32. Your Macintosh will recognize this format so you may begin using it immediately. This format will allow for use on both Macintosh and Windows computers. Mac OS 9 will not allow you to reformat the drive to a Macin[...]
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7 Backup software for Windows PCs is available on your software disk, included with your MiniStation. See your software CD for documentation on installing and using that product. Many other commercial backup solutions from third parties also work perfectly with the MiniStation. Apple offers a Backup Utility to OS X users who have purchased a .Mac a[...]
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8 Select the Buffalo portable hard drive and name the backup le. Click Create . Select the les you would like to have backed up by placing a check mark in the corresponding box. You may add additional les and folders by clicking the “+” button on the bottom left and select which les and folders you would like to backup. Once done cl[...]
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9 Power Boosters Mobile Assist Cable If your USB ports cannot supply enough consistent 5v power for best performance from your MiniStation, try the optional accessory Mobile Assist Cable, available from Buffalo Technology (www.buffalotech.com). It smooths and strengthens voltage, letting the MiniStation operate normally even if power quality from t[...]
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10 Technical Support Buf falo Technology offers free technical support (24/7 Phone Support in North America, Email Support in Europe). Please see the back page of this quick start guide for contact information. Please also visit the web site at http://www.buffalotech.com. FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is [...]
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USA/Canada T echnical Support is available 24 hours a day , 7 days a week T oll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com Europe T echnical Support is available between 9am-6pm (Monday-Thursday) (GMT) and 9am-4:30pm on Fridays. email: helpdesk@buffalo-technology .ie ©2005, Buffalo T echnology (USA), Inc. http://www .buf falotech.com[...]