MiniStation HDPCF2.0U3BD - Hard Drive BUFFALO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable external hard drive
Brand	Buffalo
Model	MiniStation HDPCF2.0U3BD
Interface	USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
Connector	USB 3.0 Micro-B
Maximum transfer speed	5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	76 x 115 x 11.5 mm
Weight	Approx. 120 g
Power supply	5 V ±5% via USB
Compatible operating systems	Windows (XP to 10) and macOS (10.6+)
Default formatting	FAT32 (max file size 4 GB)
Main functions	Portable storage, hot-plug, activity indicator
Maintenance and cleaning	Avoid shocks, disconnect after safe ejection
Safety	Do not disconnect during access, use safe ejection
Spare parts and repairability	Not applicable, contact technical support
General information	Buffalo MiniStation, manufacturer warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - MiniStation HDPCF2.0U3BD BUFFALO

Is the hard drive compatible with my computer?

Yes, it is compatible with Windows (XP to 10) and macOS 10.6 or later. It connects via USB 3.0 but also works with USB 2.0 or 1.1.

How to format the drive for Mac?

Use Mac OS Disk Utility to reformat it as Mac OS Extended (journaled). The default FAT32 format limits files to 4 GB.

Why is the transfer speed slow?

Make sure to connect the drive to a USB 3.0 port for maximum speeds. On USB 2.0, the speed is limited to 480 Mbit/s.

How to safely eject the drive?

On Windows, click the icon in the taskbar and then the device name. On Mac, drag the drive icon to the Trash.

The drive makes an unusual noise, is this normal?

Yes, it is normal to hear a slight noise during startup or data access. If the noise becomes loud or irregular, contact support.

The drive gets hot, is this dangerous?

No, heat is normal. The housing dissipates heat. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or covering it.

Can I use this drive as a boot drive?

No, it is not recommended to boot an operating system from this drive. Use it only for storage.

What to do if my computer does not recognize the drive?

Check USB connections, try another port or cable. If the indicator light does not turn on, contact technical support.

What is the maximum file size supported?

In FAT32 format, the limit is 4 GB. For larger files, reformat to NTFS (Windows) or Mac OS Extended.

How to maintain the hard drive?

Avoid shocks, never disconnect during access, and use safe ejection before removing it. Store it in a protective case.

USER MANUAL MiniStation HDPCF2.0U3BD BUFFALO

Hard Drive User Manual

Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com

Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com

Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com

35012868-04

2015.11

Table of Contents

Hard Drive User Manual (EN) 13

HD-PCFU3 13

Diagrams 13 Specifications 13

HD-PUSU3. 14

Diagrams 14 Specifications 14

Recommended Usage 17 Dismounting the Unit 18

For Windows 18 For Mac 18

Troubleshooting 19

I can see the DriveStation or MiniStation in My Computer but I cannot access it. (Windows) 19 I cannot see the DriveStation or MiniStation. 19 My backup program cannot save files to the DriveStation or MiniStation. 19

User Manual for Hard Disk Drive (RU) 65

HD-PCFU3 65

Figures 65

Technical Specifications 65

HD-PUSU3 66

Figures 66

Technical Specifications 66

Troubleshooting 70

Hard Disk User Manual (SC) 72

HD-PCFU3 72

Figures 72

Specifications 72

HD-PUSU3 73

Figures 73

Specifications 73

1 Power / Access LED

Idle: Green

Active: Blinking green

2 USB Connector

Specifications

Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models.

Interface USB 3.0
Connector USB 3.0 Micro-B
Transfer speed 5 Gbps maximum (USB 3.0)	*1
External dimensions (excluding protruding parts)	HD-PCFU3: 76 x 115 x 11.5 mm HD-PCFU3/BB, /BW: 76 x 115 x 14 mm HD-PCFU3/GB, /GW: 76 x 115 x 19.5 mm
Power 5 V ± 5%
Compatible OS	Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows XP (32-bit) OS X 10.6 or later (models with Intel Processor)

*1 Connect the MiniStation to a USB 3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.

WARNING:

This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

HD-PUSU3

Diagrams

1 Power / Access LED

Idle: White

Active: Blinking white

2 USB Connector

Specifications

Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models.

Interface USB 3.0
Connector USB 3.0 Micro-B
Transfer speed 5 Gbps maximum (USB 3.0)	*1
External dimensions (excluding protruding parts)	79 x 115 x 8.8 mm
Power 5 V ± 5%
Compatible OS	Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows XP (32-bit) OS X 10.5 or later (models with Intel Processor)

*1 Connect the MiniStation to a USB 3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.

WARNING:

This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Diagrams

1 Power / Access LED

USB 3.0

Idle: Blue

Active: Blinking blue

USB 2.0

Idle: Green

Active: Blinking green

2 USB Connector

Specifications

Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models.

Interface USB 3.0
Connector USB 3.0 Micro-B
Transfer speed 5 Gbps maximum (USB 3.0)	*1
External dimensions (excluding protruding parts)	HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3: 77 x 114 x 14 mm HD-PCTU3/BB, /BW: 77 x 114 x 17 mm HD-PCTU3/GB, /GW: 77 x 114 x 19.5 mm
Power 5 V ± 5%
Compatible OS	Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows XP (32-bit) OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 (models with Intel Processor)

*1 Connect the MiniStation to a USB 3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.

WARNING:

This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Diagrams

1 Power / Access LED

Idle: Blue

Active: Blinking blue

2 USB Connector

Specifications

Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models.

Interface USB 2.0
Connector USB 2.0 Mini-B
Transfer speed 480 Mbps maximum (USB 2.0) *1
External dimensions (excluding protruding parts)	HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2: 77 x 114 x 14 mm HD-PCTU2/BB, HD-PCU2/BB: 77 x 114 x 17 mm
Power 5 V ± 5%
Compatible OS	Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows XP (32-bit) OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 (models with Intel Processor)

*1 Connect the MiniStation to a USB 2.0 port for best transfer speeds. The MiniStation will function when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.

WARNING:

This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Recommended Usage

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 -log off, log on, or switch users

Never configure this unit as a destination for virtual memory.

The maximum size of a file on a FAT32 hard drive is 4 GB. To work with larger files, reformat the drive with NTFS or Mac OS extended.

Mac OS may not recognize this device at boot. If this happens, unplug the cable, then plug it again after a few seconds.

This unit supports hot-plugging.

You can plug or unplug the USB cable while the unit and your PC are on. However, never unplug the cable while data is being accessed. If you unplug the unit while the data is being accessed, your data may be damaged or lost.

Do not lean any object against this unit. It may cause the unit to malfunction.

If the unit is connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 plug, Windows will display a message that a high-speed USB device is connected to a non high-speed USB hub. Move the unit to a USB 3.0 port for best performance, or click [X] to continue.

You may hear some noise while the unit is working, especially while it's booting or being accessed. This is normal.

Disconnect this drive before reinstalling Mac OS.

Do not boot your operating system from this unit.

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

If you use this unit with multiple partitions, format each partition before use.

If your Windows computer will not boot while this unit is connected, then connect the unit to your computer after rebooting Windows. Also, refer to your computer's manual to change the BIOS setting to boot from an internal hard drive if you want to turn your computer on or off while this unit is connected.

Some computers may display a delayed write when they return from an energy-saving state. If this happens, unplug the unit before putting your computer into the energy-saving mode.

This unit drive may become hot during use.

This unit is designed to release heat through its case. The surface of the case may become quite hot in normal use. Even when the unit is off, the case may still be warm from standby current.

If the power/access LED does not turn off when you turn off your computer, unplug the USB cable from the drive.

Some computers do not support power saving mode.

Before using this unit with a Mac, reformat it with Mac OS Extended using the disk utility in Mac OS.

Dismounting the Unit

If your computer is turned on, please follow the procedure below to unplug the unit. If your computer is turned off, then it is always safe to unplug the unit. Unplugging the unit incorrectly can corrupt data. Please be careful.

For Windows

1 Click the icon or in the system tray. 2 When the menu opens, click the device name.

3 A message that indicates you can safely remove the unit will appear.

For Mac

1 Drag this unit's icon to the trash to dismount the drive. 2 It's now safe to unplug the unit from your Mac.

Troubleshooting

I can see the DriveStation or MiniStation in My Computer but I cannot access it. (Windows)

The drive may require formatting. Try using DiskFormatter2. Consult the manual for DiskFormatter2 for more help.

I cannot see the DriveStation or MiniStation.

Verify that the power LED is on. If it is not, then ensure that the power switch is in the on position. Check your cables! The DriveStation or MiniStation should be connected to your computer by a USB cable. Check that both ends are correctly plugged in.

Verify that the hard drive inside the DriveStation or MiniStation is spinning. This can be verified by placing your hand on the side of the case and feeling for a slight vibration.

Also, after the DriveStation or MiniStation has been powered on for 15 minutes or longer it will begin to get warm. If neither of the preceding tests verified that the hard drive is spinning, then please contact technical support for further assistance.

My backup program cannot save files to the DriveStation or MiniStation.

Reformat your DriveStation or MiniStation with NTFS or Mac OS Extended. FAT32 is limited to 4 GB size files.

User Manual for Hard Disk (RU)

HD-PCFU3

Figures

1 Power/Access LED

Inactive: Green

ACTIVE: BLINKING GREEN

2 USB CONNECTOR

SPECIFICATIONS

For the latest product information and compatible models, visit the Buffalo website.

Иntерфейс USB 3.0
Разьем USB 3.0 Micro-B
Скорость пereдачим Мамс. 5 Гит/c (USB 3.0) *1
ГабарNTы(за полоченem ВьICTупauошихочтей)	HD-PCFU3:76 x 115 x 11,5 MMHD-PCFU3/BB, /BW:76 x 115 x 14 MMHD-PCFU3/GB, /GW:76 x 115 x 19,5 MM
Питанne 5 B ± 5 %
СовмостIMье OC	Windows 10 (32-и 64-pa3p.)Windows 8.1 (32-и 64-pa3p.)Windows 8 (32-и 64-pa3p.)Windows 7 (32-и 64-pa3p.)Windows Vista (32-и 64-pa3p.)Windows XP (32-pa3p.)OS X 10.6 полес подnev верси (modел с поцessорамnIntel)

1 POWER/ACCESS INDICATOR

USB 3.0

INACTIVE: BLUE

ACTIVE: BLINKING BLUE

USB 2.0

INACTIVE: GREEN

ACTIVE: BLINKING GREEN

2 USB CONNECTOR

SPECIFICATIONS

For the latest product information and compatible models, visit the Buffalo website.

Иntерфейс USB 3.0
Разьем USB 3.0 Micro-B
Скорость пereдач Мамс. 5 Гит/c (USB 3.0) *1
ГабарNTы(за Исклочене_MьICTупалошихочten)	HD-PCTU3, HD-PCU3:77 x 114 x 14 MMHD-PCTU3/BB, /BW:77 x 114 x 17 MMHD-PCTU3/GB, /GW:77 x 114 x 19,5 MM
Питанne 5 B ± 5 %
СовмecтимBLE OC	Windows 8 (32- n 64-pa3p.)Windows 7 (32- n 64-pa3p.)Windows Vista (32- n 64-pa3p.)Windows XP (32-pa3p.)OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 (moideи с поцessорам Intel)

1 POWER/ACCESS INDICATOR

2 USB port

Technical specifications

To obtain additional information about the latest products and compatible models, see the Buffalo company website.

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Разьем USB 2.0 Mini-B
Скорость пereдач Мамс. 480 MбNT/c (USB 2.0) *1
ГабарNTы(за Исклоченem ВbICTурацхчаду)	HD-PCTU2, HD-PCU2:77 x 114 x 14 MMHD-PCTU2/BB, HD-PCU2/BB:77 x 114 x 17 MM
Питанne 5 B ± 5 %
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