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Recommended Usage
To avoid damage to data, follow these precautions:
•Never configure this unit as a destination for virtual memory.
•Never do any of the following while the data LED is flashing:
Unplug the USB or power cable
Turn off your computer
Put your computer into Standby, Hibernate, or Sleep mode
Log off, log on, or switch users
● 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.
● If the power/access LED does not turn off when you turn off your computer, unplug the USB
cable from the MiniStation. Your data is not protected by encryption until the power/access LED
turns off.
● Encrypted mode is disabled by default. To protect your data with encryption, enable encrypted
mode and configure a password.
● Keep your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, you will not be able to
access data stored on the drive in encrypted mode.
● Encrypted mode is not supported with Macintosh computers. To use this device with a Mac, do
not enable encrypted mode.
● Please keep your password safe. Don't give out your password to anyone.
● The first time you connect this unit, it may take about 20 seconds before the power/access
LED turns on.
● The maximum size of a file on a FAT 32 hard drive is 4 GB. To work with larger files, reformat
the drive with NTFS or Mac OS extended.
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