Buffalo Technology HDS-PHU2 Series user manual Manager

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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 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.

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

Click [Start] right-click [Computer] click [Manage] click [Continue]

 

when [Windows needs your permission to continue] appears click [Device

 

Manager]

 

Windows XP

Click [Start] right-click [My Computer] click [Manage] click [Device

 

Manager]

 

Windows 2000

Right-click [My Computer] click [Manage] click [Device Manager]

 

 

 

Operating System

Location Added

Device Name

 

Universal Serial Bus controllers

USB Mass Storage Device

 

 

 

Windows Vista

Disk drives

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

Disk drives

BUFFALO Disk Drive USB Device

 

DVD/CD-ROM drives

BUFFALO USB-ATA Bridge USB Device

 

 

 

HDS-PHU2Series User's Manual

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Contents HDS-PHU2 Series USB Hard Drive with EncryptionNext operation symbol Using This ManualSymbols Terms Used in This Manual Table 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 SoftwareIII Authenticating the Password to Use Enter the password Click Authenticate2 places 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