Buffalo Technology HDS-PHU2 Series - Manuals

Page 2 - Using This Manual; Symbols; Terms Used in This Manual

Using This Manual The symbols used in the manual are explained here to ensure proper use of this manual. Symbols Caution symbol ......................... CAUTION This indicates an operation that requires caution when handling the product. Failure to follow the caution can result in per-sonal injury ...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

1 2 3 4 5 6 Table of Contents Layout .............................................................. 2 Diagram ........................................................................................................2 Safety Precautions .......................................... 3 Safety Precautions ....

Page 4 - Layout

2 HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual Series User�s Manual Layout Layout Familiarize yourself with your MiniStation. 1 Power/Access indicator Lights green when the power is on. Blinks orange when accessing the hard drive. USB port (Mini-B) DC jack You can wrap the USB cable around the edge of the device, ...

Page 5 - Safety Precautions; Do not perform any of the following, as this can result in a loss

3 HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual 2 Safety Precautions This describes the safety precautions for use with this product. Safety Precautions CAUTION Do not perform any of the following, as this can result in a loss of data. Setting this device as the save destination of virtual memory.Removing the USB c...

Page 7 - Locking the Drive After Authentication

5 HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual Locking the Drive After Authentication To lock the Secure Disk after the password has been authenticated, disconnect the device from the computer. The device does not lock unless it is disconnected from the computer, so it is recommended that you disconnect it after u...

Page 8 - How to Use with Windows; I Configuring (Changing) the Password Default Settings

6 HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual How to Use with Windows To use this device with Windows, use the following procedure. I Configuring (Changing) the Password Default Settings Because the factory password is disclosed, make sure to change the password before you use this device.* For Windows XP/2000, l...

Page 9 - II Authenticating the Password to Use

HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual 3 * Copy and Paste are disabled for password and hint entry. 4 When the [ Password Security enabled successfully.] message appears, click [OK]. 5 Disconnect the device from the computer. Password default settings are configured. 1 Enter the current password. 2 Enter a n...

Page 10 - To Store Files Larger Than 4 GB

HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual 3 4 Make sure [Secure Disk] is added in [Computer] ([My Computer]). Procedure is completed. [Secure Disk] is ready to read and write data same as a normal hard disk. To Store Files Larger Than 4 GB Format the Secure Disk with NTFS format. The device is formatted with FA...

Page 11 - How to Use with a Mac; I Installing the Password Authentication Software; II Configuring (Changing) the Password Default Settings

HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual How to Use with a Mac To use this device with Mac OS X, use the following procedure. I Installing the Password Authentication Software Install the password authentication software Secure Disk Tool. 1 Turn on the computer, and log in with the administrator account. 2 Con...

Page 12 - III Authenticating the Password to Use

10 HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual 3 * Copy and Paste are disabled for password and hint entry. 4 When the [Password Security enabled successfully.] message appears, click [OK]. 5 Disconnect the device from the computer. Password is changed. III Authenticating the Password to Use Authenticate the pass...

Page 14 - If You Forget Your Password; If You Forget Your Password (Formatting the Device); Windows

12 HDS-PHU2 Series User’s Manual If You Forget Your Password If you forget your password, you must format the device to be able to use it again. This describes the procedure for formatting the device. If You Forget Your Password (Formatting the Device) If you forgot your password and cannot remember...

Page 15 - Macintosh

13 HDS-PHU2 Series User’s Manual 6 7 The following window is displayed three times. Confirm the content and click [Yes]. 8 When the [The password has been reset successfully.] message appears, click [OK], and then disconnect the device from the computer. The device is formatted and the password is r...

Page 17 - Specifications

15 HDS-PHU2 Series User�s Manual Specifications Specifications * See the Buffalo Technology, Inc. catalog or website (www.buffalotech.com) for the latest product information and supported models. Interface USB USB Standard USB Specification Rev. 2.0 Port USB Mini-B port Capacity 512 bytes/sector See...