Buffalo Technology HDS-PHU2 User's Manual
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1. 000 5 How to Use with Windows ccccccscscsescsceces Configuring Changing the Password Default Settings ccceeees 6 Authenticating the Password to USe csscssssccccccccsccccccsscsccccessssscsees 7 How to Use with Mac OS X c ccccccccccsescsccces D Installing the Password Authentication Softwar e cccccssssssssees 9 Configuring Changing the Password Default Settings ccccesees 9 Authenticating the Password to USe rcccccssccscccsccccccssecccccecssssccees 10 If You Forget Your Password cscscsccsses 12 If You Forget Your Password Formatting the Device 0 0cccseeee 12 I ONO Soest sxcece E E te E eee eee te eee 12 DA SEIS ie AERA EN noes cite E A E ance A A A N toate nantes 13 o Specifications esseccscceccccocsceccccocscecsscossceesee 15 SpeciMe AO sarsie EA 15 1 Layout Familiarize yourself with your MiniStation Layout Power Access indicator Lights green when the power is on Blinks orange when accessing the hard drive USB port Mini B You can wrap the USB cable around the edge of the device inserting it into groove for ease of portability 2 HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual Safety Precautions This describes the safety precautions for use with this product Safety Precautions Do not perform any of the following as this can result in a loss of data e Setting th2. Installing the drivers of this device adds the following devices to to the Device Manager Use the following procedures to display the Device Manager Windows VISTA sssisickscesssstssednerinsctsccrente Click Start right click Computer click Manage gt click Continue when Windows needs your permission to continue appears click Device Manager Windows AP cacisssssicsaisstsisasiianerieneantennsvzese Click Start right click My Computer click Manage click Device Manager Windows 2000 sccvissvesinenuiintomees Right click My Computer click Manage click Device Manager Operating System _ Location Added Universal Serial Bus controllers USB Mass Storage Device Windows Vista BUFFALO Disk Drive USB Device DVD CD ROM drives BUFFALO USB ATA Bridge USB Device Universal Serial Bus controllers USB Mass Storage Device Windows 2000 XP BUFFALO Disk Drive USB Device DVD CD ROM drives BUFFALO USB ATA Bridge USB Device 4 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 use Uninstalling the Password Authentication Software Macintosh Use the following procedure to uninstall the password authentication software from a Macintosh comput
3. Mac OS extended format cannot be used with Windows computers HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 11 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 it you must format the device Formatting the device erases all stored data on the device and resets the password You should only format the device if you forget your password The following proceedure reformats the DriveStation as a FAT32 hard drive and erases all stored data Before formatting the device move all necessary data to a computer or other storage device To be able to store files greater than 4 GB to this device reformat the hard drive with an NTFS or Macintosh format Windows To format the device in Windows 2000 or XP you must log in with the administrator account 1 Connect this device to the computer When the password authentication window appears close it In Windows Vista the AutoPlay window may appear Close this window Right click Utility CQ in Computer My Computer and select Open Double click menu exe Select Initialize Device on the open window and then click Start 5 DK Reset Password nN amp UO N STOP RESETTING THE PASSWORD WILL CAUSE ALL DATA ON THE HO PARTITION TO BE ERASED WE
4. STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU REVIEW THE PASSWORD HINT AND TRY TO RECALL YOUR PASSWORD RESET THE PASSWORD ONLY IF THERE IS NO CHANCE OF RECALLING YOUR PASSWORD OR IF YOU DO NOT MIND LOSING THE DATA Hre Zante Paar Click Reset Password Eee Pare Continued 2 12 HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual Enter the new password two times The password must be between 4 and 10 characters Enter a hint phrase The hint phrase must be between 5 and 75 characters 3 Click Reset Password Note Do not use copy and paste for password and hint entry 7 The following window is displayed three times Confirm the content and click Yes Reser p sowon S eset your password the HD partition will be ERASED and you will LOSE ALL OF YOUR DATA Are you sure you wish to proceed Click Yes to reset the password Click No to cancel 1 Confirm the content aes 2 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 reset Macintosh 1 Connect this device to the computer 2 Double click Secure Disk Tool CD on the desktop 3 OOGO SecureHD Login Select device 1 BUFFALO R C Loain J Password Quit a option Click Option Hint EE AANA Change Password Current Password Change
5. exe in Utility from Computer My Computer 6 HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 1 Enter the current password Enter 12345 factory setting when you use this device for the first time 2 Enter anew password 4 to 10 characters in 2 places 3 Enter a hint phrase 5 to 75 characters 4 Click OK 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 ll Authenticating the Password to Use Authenticate the password and prepare the device to read and write data 1 Connect this device to the computer 1 Enter the current password Enter the password changed in section I 2 Click OK Ifyou enter wrong passwords 3 times you can check the hint phrase you entered from the Hint button for Windows XP 2000 when logged in with the administrator account only HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 7 gt SecureHD Login Login successtul The HD partition is now mounted and ready lo use Click OK Make sure Secure Disk is added 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 FAT32 format when it is shipped and cannot store files larger than 4 GB This i
6. BUFFALO USB Hard Drive with Encryption HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual Part NAamMess ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccecs 2 Safety Precautions cccccees 3 How to Use with Windows 6 How to Use with Macintosh 9 If You Forget Your Password 12 Specifications sssssscccecesossssceceoeo 15 Using This Manual The symbols used in the manual are explained here to ensure proper use of this manual Symbols Caution SYMDOI ssawisceievirsteoneas EXE NHN This indicates an operation that requires caution when handling the product Failure to follow the caution can result in per sonal injury or damage to the product Next operation symbol This indicates the next page to go to Terms Used in This Manual e The instructions in this manual are described using the following drive configuration in Windows C Hard drive D CD ROM drive e Brackets indicate the names of dialog boxes and the names of menus buttons and checkboxes that can be selected during operations e The hard disk capacity described in this manual is calculated as 1 GB 1 000 bytes Operating systems and applications use the calculation 1 GB 1 024 byte so the displayed capacity differs M The copyright of this manual belongs to Buffalo Technology Inc It is prohibited to copy reproduce or modify this manual in whole or in part without permission E BUFFALO is
7. __ New Password Cancel Confirm Password Reset Password s Click Reset Password Hint HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 13 A ran Reset Password STOP RESETTING THE PASSWORD WILL CAUSE ALL DATA ON THE HD PARTITION TO BE ERASED WE STRONCLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU REVIEW THE PASSWORD HINT AND TRY TO RECALL YOUR PASSWORD RESET THE PASSWORD ONLY IF THERE IS NO CHANCE OF RECALLING YOUR PASSWORD OR IF YOU DO NOT MIND LOSING THE DATA Hint Fy 12345 is the w Oo Click Reset Password Reset Password OE 6 roan Reset Password To reset your password enter in the fields below and then cligk Reset Password 1 Enter the new password twice The password must be between 4 and 10 characters Cancel j 2 Entera hint phrase The hint phrase must be between 5 and 75 characters 3 Click Reset Password Note Copy and Paste are disabled for password and hint entry 7 The following window is displayed three times Confirm the content and click Yes A Reset Password E 4 Confirm the content Warning 1 3 If you reset your password the HD partition will be ERASED and you will LOSE ALL OF YOUR DATA Arc you sure you wish to proceed Click Yes to reset the password Click No to cancel i ene 5 Click Yes 8 When the The password has been reset successfully message appears click OK and then disconnect the device from the computer The devic
8. a trademark of Melco Holdings Inc All other products mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners M The specifications design and other contents in this manual are subject to change without notice and may differ from those of the actual product E Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual If however you notice any missing information or errors please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased or Buffalo Technology Technical Support WE This product was developed for general office and household use Buffalo Technology Inc shall not be responsible whatsoever for any damage resulting from the use of this product for a purpose other than general office and household use e Do not use this product in applications requiring a high level of safety such as systems that are directly or indirectly related to medical equipment or human safety e When using this product in mechanical or computer system applications that require higher reliability than general office equipment make every effort to provide a safety design for the system and adequate failsafe measures Follow the operations described in this manual when using this product Be sure to follow all safety precautions for handling this product Buffalo Technology Inc provides repair of the product under certain circumstances but it is not responsible for any loss or corruption of rec
9. aste 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 lil Authenticating the Password to Use Authenticate the password and prepare the device to read and write data 1 Connect this device to the computer 2 Double click amp Secure Disk Tool on the desktop 3 YAO SecureHD Login z 1 Enter the password levice pre 1 BUFFALO m ore 2 Click Authenticate Ss When you enter wrong passwords 3 times you can check the hint phrase you entered from the Hint button d 10 HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 4 When the Login successful message appears click OK A warning message similar to Set disk contains unreadable volume with Mac OS X may appear Click OK A Make sure Secure Disk i is displayed on the desktop 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 Mac OS extended format The device is formatted with FAT32 when it is shipped and cannot store files larger than 4 GB This is a limitation of FAT32 When the device is formatted with Mac OS extended format files larger than 4 GB can be stored To use this device with Windows computers as well use as is without formatting FAT32 works with both Windows and Mac computers
10. e is formatted and the password is reset 14 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 Operating Temperature 0 45 C environment 10 85 non condensing Supported models The following computer models with a standard USB port e DOS V OADG specifications e Apple Mac series with Intel processor Supported OS DOS V Windows Vista XP including Media Center Edition Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later Mac OS X 10 4 or later To use this device with HS mode at a max transmission speed of 480 Mbps as defined by USB 2 0 specifications a USB 2 0 interface is required Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 15 HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual First Edition May 30 2008 Published by Buffalo Technology Inc
11. er 1 Turn on the computer and log in with the administrator account 2 Connect this device to the computer 3 Click Ry Utility on the desktop Mac X folder Secure Disk Tool Uninstaller VJx xx folder where x xx is a number and double click Uninstall Secure Disk Tool Follow the on screen instructions for uninstalling the software HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 5 3 How to Use with Windows To use this device with Windows use the following procedure 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 log in with the administrator account When logged in with a user account password cannot be set Factory password is 12345 1 Connect this device to the computer When the following screen appears click Run Password exe CD Drive H Utility amp Always do this for software and games Install or run program JeuvusesasvasessvssussssecusesusesucesessssesusesuseusesuseseseuesuusssUsuUSesUSusUOGUSESUSGUUOGUSESUSESSOBEUESUEENESEUESSEEOSER Run password exe i H i lt Published by BUFFALO INC i Cl ick eneral options A Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer ST Secure ID Login 2x7 Enter your password to logn Password Click Option If the screen above doesn t appear you may double click Password
12. is device as the save destination of virtual memory e Removing the USB cable or power cable or turning off the power of the connected computer while this device is being accessed e Enabling the power saving mode standby hibernation or sleep of the connected computer The device may not resume operations after entering the power saving mode After you are done using this device be sure to disconnect it from the computer The device automatically locks when disconnected from the computer If the computer is turned off or restarted without first disconnecting the device the device may not lock If you forget the password you will not be able access the data recorded on this device so take measures so you do not forget the password Keep your password secret and do not tell it to others In Windows 2000 after the password is authenticated the Unplug or Eject Hardware notification appears but the device operates normally Click Close to close the notification You can continue to use the device In Macintosh multiple devices cannot be used at the same time In Macintosh install the password authentication software before using the device In Windows there is no need to install the software In Macintosh if multiple operating systems are installed install the password authentication software on all Macintosh operating systems The maximum size for a file stored to a FAT32 formatted hard drive is 4 GB Th
13. is device is formatted as a FAT32 hard drive so the maximum file size is 4 GB If you reformat this device with an NTFS format or Macintosh format you can store files that are larger than 4 GB In Windows 2000 the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box may appear during setup Click Finish on the dialog box The The software for this device is now installed but may not work correctly message appears but the device operates normally HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 3 This device can be hot plugged This means you can plug and unplug the USB cable of the device to and from a computer when both devices are on Never unplug the USB cable while the hard drive is being accessed the power access indicator is blinking orange as this can damage the recorded data on the hard drive To use this device in a configuration with multiple USB devices use a USB hub not supplied or similar device Be sure to read the manuals of the computer and peripheral equipment This device cannot be used to boot the operating system Do not place other objects against this device This can damage the device In Windows XP and Vista if this device is connected to a USB 1 1 port the HI SPEED USB Device Plugged into non HI SPEED USB Hub warning message may appear To continue operations click X to close the dialog box This device may emit a sound during operation such as at startup and when accessing the hard drive This is normal
14. orded data during repair Follow all safety precautions described herein when using the product as a data recording device such as a hard disk drive or when using the product connected to a data recording device Be sure to back up all necessary data on a regular basis Buffalo Technology Inc shall not be responsible for any loss or corruption of data as a result of the customer violating the safety precautions or failing to back up data recorded on the product Regarding liability due to default or illegal activities resulting from the use of this product with the exception of any intentional or gross negligence on the part of Buffalo Technology Inc Buffalo Technology Inc shall compensate the customer up to the purchase cost of the product If this product is deemed defective Buffalo Technology Inc shall repair the product at no cost or replace the product with the same or similar product Buffalo Technology Inc is not responsible for any damage as a result of a product defect Table of Contents AV OUU vissceccecctcacssccccsslcssiocictssictsssciusssavestscscsscsee 2 DAG ANN E E E E E E E 2 Safety Precautions ccccccccsssssssssccccssssssees D Safety PECCAUTIONS sasiscccssscsscasecvcicahsnecssaceneassessacssatsenvsavahsananansentscneceatsasaseense 3 Locking the Drive After Authentication ccccccccscssscscssssscccscscscscscsees 5 Uninstalling the Password Authentication Software Macintosh
15. s a limitation of FAT32 When the device is formatted with NTFS format files larger than 4 GB can be stored To use this device with Mac OS computers as well use as is without formatting FAT32 works with both Windows and Mac computers NTFS cannot be used with MAC OS 8 HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual How to Use with a Mac To use this device with Mac OS X use the following procedure 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 Connect this device to the computer 3 Open amp Utility on the desktop and double click Secure Disk Tool InstallerVJ1_xx pkg in the Mac X folder Where xx in Secure Disk Tool Installer VJ1_xx pkg is a version number Follow the on screen instructions for installing the software Il Configuring Changing the Password Default Settings Because the factory password is disclosed make sure to change the password before you use this device Factory password is 12345 1 Double click D Secure Disk Tool on the desktop Click Option Continued 2 HDS PHU2 Series User s Manual 9 1 Enter the current password Enter 12345 factory setting when you use this device for the first time 2 Enter anew password 4 to 10 characters in 2 places 3 Enter a hint phrase 5 to 75 characters 4 Click OK Copy and P
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