Buffalo Technology HD-HBU2 user guide

Unpacking and Setup

This section provides unpacking and setup information for DriveStation.

Open the shipping carton of DriveStation and carefully unpack its contents. The
carton should contain the following items:

Main Unit (DriveStation) 1
Power Adapter 1
DriveStation Feet 2
USB Cable 1
DriveNavigator Installation CD 1
Quick Setup Guide (this user’s guide) 1

If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from
which the product was purchased.

The front face of the DriveStation has a protective plastic film covering for
protection from scratching during assembly and shipping. The film can be
removed by peeling it away from any corner of the front face.

Quick Setup Guide

DriveStation

HD-HBU2 Series

www.buffalo-technology.com

PY00-30027-DM20-01 1-01

2

DriveStation Setup

Flip the power switch on the back of DriveStation to the OFF position.
Plug DriveStation’s power cord into a power outlet. Then, connect the
included USB cable into the USB port on the back of DriveStation.

Connect the USB cable into the USB port on the computer or device you
are adding the DriveStation to.

3

Flip the power switch on the back of the DriveStation to the ON position.

In Windows 2000 and XP, the DriveStation will automatically install upon
power-on.

Open ‘My Computer’ and the new drive will be present. By default it will
pick the fi rst available drive letter and will be named ‘Local Disk’. The
DriveStation comes pre-formatted so you may begin using it immediately.

The DriveNavigator CD includes several useful utilities for your Windows
System. Please insert the DriveNavigator CD into your CD-ROM Drive to
learn more about them.

DriveStation Setup

Windows 2000 & XP