Sony Microvault USM1GL, Microvault USM4GL, Microvault USM2GL, Microvault USM8GL, Microvault USM16GL Operating Instructions Manual

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USB

Flash

Drive

2-550-371-51(1)

Operating Instructions

USM1GU2GU4GUBGU16GL

© 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in Taiwan

English

WARNING
Keep away

To reduce the
moisture.
To avoid electrical
personnel only.

Owner's

The model number and serial number are located on the sideofthe product. Record the serial numberinthe

space provided here. Refer to the model
Center.

Model

Serial No. _

For

If you have any questions about this product. you may call:
1-800-942-S0NY(7669).

Regulatory

CAUTION:

You are cautioned that any changesormodifications not expressly
authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to
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communications. However, there is no guarantee Ihat interference will not
this equipment does cause hamlful interference to radioortelevision reception. which
turning the equipment
following measures:

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Follow the instructions displayed

Note:

Windows 98, Windows

Basic Operation

Note:

Please remove the Micro Vault properly following the procedure describedinthis manual. Otherwise.
not

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makesitready for use in a USB port.

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the Micro Vault.

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About

Micro Vault Virtual Expander software

•

This

software is pre-installed in the Micro Vault.

•

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is compression software originally designed for the Micro Vault.
README
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compression ratio will differ

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compressed.
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the software

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is strongly recommended that you periodically back up the data written on the unit.

Sony

Precautions

If

data

be

removedona superficial level,
special software.
To

avoid information leaks and

available software designed to completely remove all

Micro

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporationinthe
United States and other countries.

Mac

countries.

• Other system names and product names that appear in this manual are registered trademarks

trademarks of their respective owners. Note that the ™ and ® symbols are not usedinthis manual.

• Our product warranty is limited only to the USB Flash Drive itself, when used normally
accordance with these operating instructions and with the accessories that were included with
this unit
Company, such as user support, are also

• The Company cannot accept liability for damage or loss resulting from the use of this unit. or for

any

• The Company cannot accept any liability for: problems with your computer or other hardware
arising from the use of this product; the suitability of this product for specific hardware, software,
or peripherals; operating conflicts with other installed software; data loss; or other accidental
unavoidable damages.

• The Company cannot accept any liability for financial damages, lost profits. claims from third
parties, etc., arising from the use of the software provided with this unit.

• The software specifications may be

Windows

Vista (32BiO.

formatting the device, use the format software which you

changesofthe specifications,donot

Micro

Vault may not function correctlyifitisconnected

anyofthese operations.

Micro Vault has a hole for attaching a strapora ring. However. a hook-shaped metal object (such as a

not place the unit in locations that are:

hotorcold

to corrosive

gases

the unit with a soft. dry clothora

not use any typeofsolvent. such

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assumes

no liability for any

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to retrieve

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Specifications

USM1

Interface:
Port
Power
Compatible

Capacity***

Operating
Operating
Storage
Storage
External
Weight:
Accessories:

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type:

supply:

temperature
humidity

temperature

humidity

dimensions:

ass:

range:

range:

range:

range:

Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)*

Type A USB port

USB bus
Windows Vista
Starter, Windows
Professional,
Mac

1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB,
(Actual usable capacity is somewhat less than the
device.)

0 to

10 to

-20
10to90%

Approximately
Approximately
Operating

power

as

9.0x/9.1 x/9.2x/ Mac

35°C

90%

to

+60

(no external

Home

XP

(32 to 95 OF)
(with no condensation)

°C

(--4

(with no

17.4 x 8.4 x 62 mm

9 g

Instructions, Warranty Card

power

Basic/Home

Professional/Home Edition, Windows

as

16

GB

to + 140 OF)

condensation)

supply)

Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate/

10.1-1 0.5x**

amount

2000

shown on the

2.0

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**
***

Design and specifications are subject to

USB

If

this is the case, use a USB
Mac
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1.1

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is based on 1

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change

without notice.

computer

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as

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