Recommended Use; Warning - Buffalo HD-CXTU2 Serie Manual Del Usuario

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Recommended Use

To avoid damage to your data, follow these precautions:
* Never configure this unit as a destination for virtual memory.
* Never perform any of the following operations while the access LED is flashing:
• Unplug the USB cable and the power cable
• Turn off your computer
• Put your computer into standby, hibernate or sleep mode
• Log off, log in or switch user
* A delayed write error may be displayed by some computers when they return from an energy-saving
state. If this happens, detach your drive before putting your computer into an energy-saving mode.
* If the power/access LED doesn't turn off when you turn off your computer, unplug the USB cable from
the drive. Encryption doesn't protect the drive until the power/access LED turns off.
* Encryption is disabled by default. To use encryption, enable it and configure a password.
* Encryption is only supported with Windows PCs. If encryption is enabled, you will not be able to use
the drive with a Macintosh computer. Disable encryption before using this device with Mac OS.
* Please keep your password safe. You will not be able to access data on an encrypted drive without
the password.
* When first connected, the drive may take approximately 20 seconds before the power/access LED
comes on and the unit is ready for use.
* The maximum size of a file on the default FAT32 partition is 4 GB. To use the drive with files larger
than 4 GB, reformat the drive with NTFS or Mac OS extended, which allow larger file sizes.
* If you configure multiple partitions on the drive, format each volume before use.
* Mac OS X may not recognize this device at boot. If this happens, unplug the USB cable, then plug it
again after a few seconds.
* If your Windows computer will not boot while this drive is connected, then connect the drive 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 on or off your computer while this unit is connected.
* This unit supports hot-plugging. You can plug or unplug the USB cable while this unit or your PC is
on. However, never unplug the USB cable while the power/access LED is flashing, or your data may be
lost or damaged.

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