Buffalo HDW-PDU3 User Manual

MiniStation Air

HDW-PDU3 Reference Guide

www.buffalotech.com

35020309-01

2014-04

Chapter 1 - Overview ......................................................4

Diagrams ...........................................................................................4

Recommended Usage ......................................................................7

Battery Handling Guidelines and Safety Precautions ............................ 7

Computer Connection (USB Connection) Guidelines ............................. 8

Restrictions ................................................................................................. 9

Chapter 2 - Opening Settings ..................................... 11

What is Settings? ........................................................................... 11

Opening Settings .......................................................................... 11

Windows ...................................................................................................11

Mac ............................................................................................................12

Chapter 3 - Formatting ................................................ 13

What is Formatting? ...................................................................... 13

Windows ...................................................................................................13

Mac ............................................................................................................13

Notes .............................................................................................. 13

Formatting with FAT32 (Mac) ....................................................... 14

Formatting with NTFS (Windows) ................................................ 16

Chapter 4 - Wireless Connection to Router ................ 22

Configuration Through a Mobile Device ..................................... 22

Configuration Through a Computer ............................................ 22

Chapter 5 - Multimedia ............................................... 23

What is DLNA? ............................................................................... 23

Play Files ........................................................................................ 23

Notes .............................................................................................. 24

Chapter 6 - Appendix .................................................. 25

Specifications ................................................................................ 25

Product Specifications .............................................................................25

USB Interface Specifications ...................................................................26

Wireless Interface Specifications ............................................................ 26

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 27

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configured in my mobile device .............................................................27

“.qwifi”, “.twonky”, and “.lighttpd” folders have appeared on my

MiniStation Air .........................................................................................27

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Chapter 7 - Regulatory Compliance Information ...... 28

Chapter 1 - Overview

Diagrams

1 Power Button

Switch Power On or Off

Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to power on the MiniStation Air. When the power is on, the power/access LED is lit green. When the power is off, the power/access LED is off.

Switch Battery Charger Mode On or Off

Press and quickly release the power button when the power is off to use the MiniStation Air as a mobile battery. When in battery charger mode, the power/access LED is lit orange. Battery charger mode is not available while MiniStation Air is communicating wirelessly.

2 AOSS Button

This button is used to enable AOSS to connect to an access point. When the power is on, press and hold the AOSS button for 2 seconds to start AOSS.

3 USB Port

Connect the USB data cable to this port to connect the MiniStation Air to your PC.

4 Power Port

Connect the USB power cable to this port to charge the battery.

5 Battery Charger Port

Connect your mobile device to charge it using the MiniStation Air.

6 Power/Access LED

Indicates the power or hard drive access status. On (Green): Power is on. Blinking (Green): Accessing the hard drive when the MiniStation Air is connected to the PC with the USB data cable. On (Orange): The MiniStation Air is in mobile battery mode. On (Red): The MiniStation Air battery is getting low. Please charge the battery. Blinks once every 2 seconds (Red): The MiniStation Air is in sleep mode. Refer to “Sleep Mode” section below for more information. Blinks twice every 2 seconds (Red): The MiniStation Air is in sleep mode and its battery is getting low. Please charge the battery.

7 Wireless LED

Indicates wireless status. On (Blue): Power is on. Blinking (Blue): Communicating wirelessly.

8 AOSS LED

Indicates AOSS connection status with the access point. On (Amber): Successfully connected using AOSS. LED will turn off after 1 minute. Double Blinks (Amber): Waiting for an AOSS security key. Continuously Blinking (Amber): AOSS connection was not established. LED will turn off after 1 minute.

9 Battery LED

Lights when the MiniStation Air battery is being charged. On (Red): Charging. On (Green): Charge complete.

10 Wireless Security Label

Shows the MiniStation Air’s SSID and encryption key. Refer to this label when connecting wirelessly to the MiniStation Air for the first time.

11 Reset Button

To reset all settings, hold down this button until the wireless LED turns off (about 3 seconds). Resetting does not delete data on the hard drive. Before resetting, connect the USB power cable to the MiniStation Air to ensure constant power supply.

Sleep Mode

The MiniStation Air has 2 types of sleep mode, as well as a “Do not sleep” option that is selected by default. You can change sleep mode settings from Settings or the MiniStation Air2 app.

The list below shows each mode’s LED appearance and the procedure to return from sleep mode.

Type LED How to Return

eco

Balanced

*When the battery is getting low, the LED will blink twice every 2 seconds.

Blinks once or twice every 2 seconds (Red)*

Off

Blinks once or twice every 2 seconds (Red)*

On or blinking (Blue)

Press power button briefly.

The MiniStation Air will return from sleep mode automatically when it is accessed.

Recommended Usage

Battery Handling Guidelines and Safety Precautions

This product includes an internal lithium-ion battery. Please follow the safety precautions below.

• If the battery pack is leaking fluid, do not come into contact with the fluid. Battery fluid can cause burns. Also, if the fluid gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse the fluid off with

water, and seek medical attention. If the fluid gets in your eyes, it can lead to permanent loss of eyesight, so immediately flush your eyes thoroughly with clean water and seek medical treatment.

• Never get the battery pack wet, or put it inside water or other liquids. This can cause overheating, rupture, ignition, or a failure of the battery pack. If the battery pack gets wet,

immediately stop usage, and contact the Buffalo Support Center or your local dealer.

• Never disassemble or modify the battery pack. This could cause the fluid in the battery pack to splash out, which can lead to permanent loss of eyesight if it gets

in your eyes, or can lead to overheating, rupture, or ignition of the battery.

• Charge the MiniStation Air periodically. Charging the MiniStation Air can prevent loss of performance over time.

• When charging is complete, remove the USB power cable from the MiniStation Air.

• Do not expose the battery to heat or fire, or store in a hot place. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

• Do not drop the battery on hard surfaces or expose it to mechanical shock.

• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

• If the battery is swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

• Even when the MiniStation Air is turned off, standby mode consumes a small amount of power. A fully charged battery will last about a week.

• The battery should be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to this manual for charging instructions.

• Do not leave the battery connected to the charger when not in use.

• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery several times to obtain maximum performance.

• The battery gives its best performance at normal room temperature (18–27°C, 65–80° F).

• If the MiniStation is charging while connected wirelessly, the internal temperature can exceed 45°C (113° F). Charging will automatically stop if 45°C (113° F) is exceeded, and start again once temperature drops to a safe level.

• Retain the original product documentation for future reference.

• Do not remove the MiniStation Air’s battery unless specifically instructed to by Buffalo.

• Do not discard this product with other household waste. Recycle the battery in accordance with local regulations.

Computer Connection (USB Connection) Guidelines

• To avoid damage to data, follow these precautions: Never configure the MiniStation Air as a destination for virtual memory. Never do any of the following while data is being accessed.

• unplug the USB data cable

• turn off your computer

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

• The MiniStation Air supports hot-plugging. You can plug or unplug the USB data cable even if the MiniStation Air and your computer are on. However, never

unplug the USB data cable while data is being accessed, or your data may be lost or damaged.

• Don’t use the MiniSation Air as the boot drive for a computer.

• The MiniStation Air supports USB 3.0. If it is connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, Windows may display a message that a high-speed USB device is

connected to a non high-speed USB device. Move the MiniStation Air to a USB 3.0 port for best performance, or close the message and continue.

• You may hear some noise while the MiniStation Air is working, especially when it is booting or being accessed. This is normal.

• If your Windows PC will not boot while the MiniStation Air is connected, connect the MiniStation Air after booting your PC. To turn your PC on or off while the MiniStation Air is connected, refer to your computer’s manual on changing the BIOS setting to only boot from an internal hard drive.

• When you are using Windows, keep the default NTFS format. HFS+ is not supported. To use with Mac, reformat the MiniStation Air with FAT32. Note that the maximum size of

a file on a FAT32 hard drive is 4 GB.

• Some computers may display a “Delayed Write Failed” error when they return from an energy-saving state. If this happens, unplug the MiniStation Air before putting your computer into the energy-saving mode.

Restrictions

Wireless Connection

• While the MiniStation Air is connected to a computer with the USB data cable, Wi-Fi is disabled. Unplug the USB data cable before connecting wirelessly.

• Up to 8 devices can be connected wirelessly to the MiniStation Air.

• When the MiniStation Air is connected to the Internet through a wireless router (Internet mode), the wireless throughput to and from your portable device drops to half.

With this configuration, only a single connected wireless device is recommended.

• Network addresses on the 192.168.14.xxx subnet are reserved for use by the MiniStation Air. When the Ministation Air is connected to a wireless router, the IP address of the router should be on a different subnet (anything besides 192.168.14.xxx). For example, 192.168.11.1 or 192.168.15.1 would work fine for the router.

• The MiniStation Air may not detect a wireless router if more than 20 are in the vicinity.

• When the MiniStation Air is connected to a wireless router by WPS, do not disable WPS in the router’s settings. Doing so will disconnect the MiniStation Air.

• If “Disclose to Network” is enabled, you can access the MiniStation Air wirelessly through the access point instead of directly connecting your mobile device.

It is highly recommended to disable this feature when the MiniStation Air is on a public network. Enable this feature only when you want to share the data stored in the MiniStation Air.

Charging

• To charge the MiniStation Air, it is recommended that you use the supplied USB power cable and AC adapter to connect the MiniStation Air to an outlet.

If the MiniStation Air is charging through a PC, the charge time will vary depending on the computer. Charge times will slow significantly if the MiniStation Air is also in use at the time.

• If the MiniStation Air is charged while connected wirelessly, the battery LED may turn off and charging may not be performed.

MiniStation Air2 (Application)

Picture Files

• Large file sizes may cause the slideshow to stall.

Music Files

• Use UTF-8 encoding when editing ID3 tags.

• Sorting by “Songs” in Music Player may cause system slowdown or file display errors if there is a large number of music files. In such a case, sorting by “Artist” or “Album”, or using File Explorer, is recommended.

Video Files

• To play a video file, convert its bitrate or format to one compatible with your mobile device. It is recommended to convert to a portable format (about 2 Mbps).

• If using Video Player and there is a large number of video files stored, system slowdown or file display errors may occur.

• When sleep mode is enabled, caching will also be enabled. With caching, when playing a video, it will be copied to your mobile device. After copying finishes, the

MiniStation Air enters sleep mode and playback switches from the original video to the copied video file in your mobile device. Playback may be momentarily interrupted. To disable this feature, select “Do not sleep” under sleep mode settings.

Caching will require the following conditions:

• The MiniStation Air2 app is used to play video files.

• Only one device is currently connected to the MiniStation Air (accessed by no other device).

• The available storage space in your mobile device is larger than the video file size.

• No other DLNA players installed in your mobile device is currently accessing the MiniStation Air.

Other Restrictions

• Do not shake or drop the MiniStation Air during boot. This could damage the hard drive.

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