Buffalo HD-QH12TU3R5-EU [8/20] Warning

Recommended Usage

Warning

To avoid damage to data, never do any of the following while data is being accessed:

- unplug the cables

- turn off your computer

- put your computer into standby, hibernate, or sleep mode

• The DriveStation supports hot-plugging.

You can plug or unplug the USB cable while the DriveStation and your PC are on. However, never unplug the

cable while the data is being accessed. If you unplug the DriveStation while the data is being accessed, your data

may be damaged or lost.

• The first time you connect the DriveStation, it may take about 20 seconds before the power/access LED turns on.

• If your Windows computer will not boot while the DriveStation is connected, try the followings:

(1) Connect the DriveStation to your computer after rebooting Windows.

(2) Refer to your computer’s manual to change the BIOS setting not to boot from a USB device.

• If your computer does not recognize the DriveStation, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it after several

seconds. Connect the DriveStation directly to your computer without a USB hub.

• In some environment, Windows may display a message that a high-speed USB device is connected to a non

high-speed USB hub.

If your DriveStation supports USB 3.0, connect to a USB 3.0 port and the message will disappear.

If your DriveStation supports USB 2.0, connect to a USB 3.0 or 2.0 port and the message will disappear.

• The maximum size of a file on a FAT32 hard drive is 4 GB. To use files that are 4 GB or larger, keep the default NTFS

format.

• To use the DriveStation with Mac OS, reformat with HFS+ (Mac OS extended).

• If you use the DriveStation with multiple partitions, format each partition before use.

• Never configure the DriveStation as a destination for virtual memory.

• Booting an operating system from the DriveStation is not supported.

• Some computers may display a delayed write when they return from an energy-saving state. If this happens,

unplug the DriveStation before putting your computer into the energy-saving mode.