Sony HDPS-M1 User Manual [en, es]

HDD Photo Storage

Almacenamiento para fotos en la unidad de disco duro

Armazenamento de fotografias em HDD

2-109-917-51(1)

IMPORTANTE

Por favor lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo. Recuerde que un mal uso de su aparato podria anular la garantia.

HDPS-M1

Safety regulations

WARNING

Keep away from children. If any part of the unit is swallowed, promptly see a doctor. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For use only with power supply SONY, Model HDAC-M1/MCS-AC1.

Disclaimer

Sony Corporation assumes no responsibility for the loss of information stored on the hard disk of this unit, or information transferred to a “Memory Stick” and/or CompactFlash card with your computer.

Table of contents

Safety regulations ................................................................................................. 2

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4

Unpacking ............................................................................................................. 4

Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and computer ................................................. 5

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 7

Electric Specifications .......................................................................................... 7

• The following are trademarks of Sony Corporation: “Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo”, “ ”, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO”, “ ”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, “ ”, “MagicGate”, and “”.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.

• Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.

• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text.

In this document, Microsoft Edition are referred to as Windows XP. In this document, Microsoft In this document, Microsoft

Windows® XP Professional and Microsoft® Windows® XP Home

Windows® 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000.

Windows® Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HDD Photo Storage HDPS-M1. This document explains how to prepare your unit for use. For details about how to use the unit, refer to the operating instructions in PDF format on the hard disk of the unit. To locate the operating instructions, refer to “ReadMe.html” on the internal hard disk of the unit.

Unpacking

When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the items listed below are present. If anything is missing, contact your dealer or an authorized service center in your area.

• HDD Photo Storage unit (1) • USB cable (1)

OPEN

• AC power adapter (1)

(SONY, Model HDAC-M1/ MCS-AC1)

• Carrying case (1)

• Hand strap (1)

• Indicator label (1)

• Operating Instructions (on the hard disk)

• PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk)

• Read Me First (this document) (1)

• Warranty card (1)

• Power cord (1)

Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and

computer

This section describes how to connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable.

Hint

When the unit is connected to a computer for the first time, the necessary programs are installed automatically.

1 Turn on the computer. 2 Turn on the unit.

Push and slide the ?/1 (power) switch in the direction of the arrow. Hold the ?/1 (power) switch until the 1 e (power) indicator lights up.

Hold down and slide in the direction of the arrow

3 Open the port cover on the right side of the unit.

4 Connect the AC power adapter.

To the ! (DC In) connector

To the AC outlet

5 Connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) port. Connect

the other end of the cable to the USB port of your computer.

To the (USB) port

To the USB port of your computer

Notes

• With Windows XP, when you connect the unit to your computer with the USB cable, the AutoPlay dialog box will open. Click [Cancel] to close it.

• Correct operation is not guaranteed when the unit is connected to a USB hub. Establish a direct USB connection.

Hint

When you connect the unit to your computer, the internal battery automatically charges whether the unit is on or off and the 1 e (power) indicator flashes.

6 Access the internal hard disk of the unit.

• With Windows 2000 or Windows Me

Double-click [My Computer] on your desktop, and then double click the local disk that corresponds to the internal hard disk of the unit in the “My Computer” window.

• With Windows XP

On the [Start] menu, click [My Computer], and then click the local disk that corresponds to the internal hard disk of the unit in the “My Computer” window.

• With a Macintosh computer

Double-click the icon of the internal hard disk on your desktop.

The “STORE.IPS”, and “HDPS” folders, and the “ReadMe.html” file appear.

7 Double-click the “ReadMe.html” file and follow the instructions

on the screen to proceed.

Troubleshooting

In addition to this section, refer to the operating instructions of the unit and the documentation of your computer.

Symptom Cause/remedy

The unit does not start. c The internal battery may be depleted. Connect

The unit turns off unexpectedly. c When the unit is used stand-alone, it turns off

With Windows 2000 or Windows Me, the drive icon of the unit does not appear in the “My Computer” window.

The (hard disk) indicator is lit green and the COPY button is lit yellow or red.

the AC power adapter and charge the battery.

automatically after remaining idle for five minutes, whether operating on internal power or through the AC power adapter. Restart the unit.

c Make sure that the “USB Mass Storage Device”

is not displayed as a in the “Device Manager”. If it is, delete it, disconnect the USB cable from your computer, and then reconnect it.

c Contact your dealer or an authorized service

center.

Electric Specifications

Power supply

Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (internal)

3.7 V 1300 mAH

AC power adapter

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

7.5 W maximum

Normas de seguridad

ADVERTENCIA

Manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños. Si se ingiere alguna pieza de la unidad, consulte inmediatamente a su médico. Para evitar el riesgo de incendios o electrocución, no exponga la unidad a la lluvia ni a la humedad. Para evitar recibir descargas eléctricas, no abra el aparato. Solicite asistencia técnica únicamente a personal especializado.

Para utilizarse únicamente con una fuente de alimentación SONY, Modelo HDAC-M1/ MCS-AC1.

Limitación de responsabilidad

Sony Corporation no asume responsabilidad alguna por la pérdida de la información almacenada en el disco duro de esta unidad, ni de la información transferida desde su equipo a una tarjeta “Memory Stick” y/o CompactFlash.

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