Optional Utilities
The MiniStation includes several optional utilities.
TurboPC can increase data transfer speeds for your Buffalo product.
TurboCopy uses caching to increase data transfer speeds.
Disk Formatter lets you easily reformat your MiniStation.
SecureLockMobile encrypts the data on your MiniStation, preventing the data from
being accessed by anyone but you.
To learn more about installing and using these utilities, click on View User Manuals.
Troubleshooting
FAQ
The following are common issues with the MiniStation. Following each issue are possible
resolutions.
I've lost the utilities that were stored on my MiniStation.
You may download the utilities from www.buffalotech.com.
I cannot see the MiniStation in My Computer.
Try a different USB port.
Verify that the hard drive inside the MiniStation is spinning. This can be verified by
placing your hand on the sides of the case and feeling for a slight vibration. Also, after
the MiniStation has been powered on for fifteen minutes or more it will begin to get
warm. If neither of the proceeding tests verified that the hard drive is spinning, then
please contact technical support for further assistance.
My backup program can't save files to the MiniStation.
Reformat your MiniStation with NTFS, Mac OS Extended, or XFS. FAT32 is limited to 4GB
filesizes.
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