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USB Hard Drive with Encryption
HDS-PHU2 Series
User's Manual
Part Names .......................................2
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Safety Precautions ..........................3
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How to Use with Windows ..............6
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How to Use with Macintosh ............9
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If You Forget Your Password .........12
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Specifications ................................15
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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 or damage to the product. Next This indicates the next page to go to. Next operation symbol........... Terms Used in This Manual • The instructions in this manual are described using the following
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Table of Contents Layout .............................................................. 2 1 Diagram ........................................................................................................2 Safety Precautions .......................................... 3 2 Safety Precautions ......................................................................................3 Locking the Drive After Authentication ....................................................5 Uninstalling the Password Au
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Layout 1 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 You can wrap the USB cable around (Mini-B) the edge of the device, inserting it into groove, for ease of portability. DC jack 2 HDS-PHU2 S Ser eries U ies User sers M �s � Manual anual
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Safety Precautions 2 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 cable or power cable or turning off the power of the connected computer while this device is being accessed. • Enabling the power-saving mode (standby, hibernation, or sleep) of the connected computer. (The device may not re
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● 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. CAUTION 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 p
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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 computer. Turn on the computer, and log in with the administrator ac
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How to Use with Windows 3 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, log in with the administrator account. When logged in with a user account, password cannot be set. CAUTION Factorypassw ordis [12345]. Connect this device to the computer. 1 * When the following screen appears, click [
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1 Enter the current password. 3 * Enter [12345] (factory setting) when you use this device for the first time. 2 Enter a new 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. When the [Password Security enabled successfully.] message appears, click 4 [OK]. Disconnect the device from the computer. 5 Password default settings are configured. II Authenticating the Password to Use Aut
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3 Click [OK]. Make sure [Secure Disk] is added in [Computer] ([My Computer]). 4 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 is a limitation of FAT32. When the device is formatted with NTFS format, files larger than 4 GB can b
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How to Use with a Mac 4 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. Turn on the computer, and log in with the administrator account. 1 Connect this device to the computer. 2 Open [Utility] on the desktop and double-click [Secure Disk Tool 3 InstallerVJ1_xx.pkg] in the [Mac X] folder. * Where "xx" in [Secure Disk Tool Installer VJ1_xx.pkg] is a version number. Foll
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1 Enter the current password. 3 * Enter [12345] (factory setting) when you use this device for the first time. 2 Enter a new 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. When the [Password Security enabled successfully.] message appears, click 4 [OK]. Disconnect the device from the computer. 5 Password is changed. III Authenticating the Password to Use Authenticate the passwo
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When the [Login successful.] message appears, click [OK]. 4 * A warning message similar to [Set disk contains unreadable volume with Mac OS X.] may appear. Click [OK]. Make sure [Secure Disk] ( ) is displayed on the desktop. 5 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 th
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If You Forget Your Password 5 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. CAUTION The following proceedure reformats t
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1 Enter the new password (two times). The 6 password must be between 4 and 10 characters. Enter a hint phrase. The hint phrase must 2 be between 5 and 75 characters. Click [Reset Password]. 3 Note: Do not use copy and paste for password and hint entry. The following window is displayed three times. 7 Confirm the content and click [Yes]. Confirm the content. 1 Click [Yes]. 2 When the [The password has been reset successfully.] message appears, 8 click [OK], and then disconnect th
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5 Click [Reset Password]. 6 Enter the new password twice. The 1 password must be between 4 and 10 characters. Enter a hint phrase. The hint phrase must 2 be between 5 and 75 characters. 3 Click [Reset Password]. Note: Copy and Paste are disabled for password and hint entry. The following window is displayed three times. 7 Confirm the content and click [Yes]. 4 Confirm the content. 5 Click [Yes]. When the [The password has been reset successfully.] message appears, 8 click [OK],
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Specifications 6 Specifications * S ee 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 Seek time Max. 13 msec Transmission speed (theoretical) Max. 480 Mbps* Format at time of purchase FAT32 (single partition) Dimensions 127 (W) × 84 (H) × 23 (D) mm (excluding projecting parts) Power consumption Max. 2.5 W Power suppl
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HDS-PHU2 Series User's Manual First Edition, May 30, 2008 Published by Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo T T Technolo echnolo echnology gy gy, I , , I Inc nc nc. . .
