Buffalo Technology HDS-PHU2 Series user manual Windows, Click Reset Password

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5 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.

CAUTION 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

CAUTION 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.

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Right-click [Utility] () in [Computer] ([My Computer]) and select [Open]. Double-click [menu.exe].

Select [Initialize Device] on the open window, and then click [Start].

Click [Reset Password].

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Contents HDS-PHU2 Series USB Hard Drive with EncryptionNext operation symbol Using This ManualSymbols Terms Used in This ManualTable of Contents Layout LayoutSafety Precautions Safety PrecautionsManager Locking the Drive After Authentication MacintoshHow to Use with Windows Click Click OptionII Authenticating the Password to Use Enter the current passwordMake sure Secure Disk is added in Computer My Computer Make sure Secure Disk is addedHow to Use with a Mac Installing the Password Authentication Software2 places III Authenticating the Password to UseEnter the password Click Authenticate Is displayed on the desktop Click Reset Password WindowsClick Option Click Reset Password MacintoshConfirm the content Click Yes Specifications SpecificationsFirst Edition, May 30 Published by