Sony VGP-UHDM08 User Manual
http://www.sony.net/
2005 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan
2-649-113-11 (1)
Hard Disk Drive
VGP-UHDM08
Operating Instructions
WARNING
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 customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The model number and the serial number are located
on the bottom of the drive. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to this number
whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. VGP-UHDM08
Serial No. ________________________________
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference using one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
subpart B of Part 15 of FCC.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
For questions regarding your product or for the Sony
Customer Information Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800961-7669 in Canada.
The number below is for FCC related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VGP-UHDM08
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour prévenir tout risque
d’incendie ou d’électrocution,
gardez cet appareil à l’abri de la
pluie et de l’humidité.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apparell numérique de la classe B est confrme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Le fonctionnement de cet appareil est lié aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas
causer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit être
capable de recevoir toutes les interférences, y
compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
problème de fonctionnement.
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Table of Contents
Overview ................................................ 4
Special features ............................... 5
Compatible computers..................... 5
Supplied Accessories .............................. 6
Locating the Controls and Connectors ... 7
Getting Started ........................................ 8
Installing the batteries ..................... 8
Connecting the drive ...................... 10
About the power management
function (power save function) ... 11
Disconnecting the drive from the
computer ..................................... 12
Using Security Function ....................... 13
About the drive security function .. 13
About handling the wireless key ... 13
Setting the security function .......... 14
Using the drive (secure mode) ...... 16
Deactivating the security function. 17
Precautions ........................................... 18
Maintenance ......................................... 19
Getting Help ......................................... 20
Specifications ....................................... 20
If you lose a wireless key/
If the wireless key is broken ............. 22
Troubleshooting .................................... 23
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United States and/or other countries.
• All other names of systems, products and
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owners.
• In the document, the ™ or ® marks are not
specified.
In this document, Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Professional are referred to as Windows 2000.
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition and
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional are
referred to as Windows XP.
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Overview
The VGP-UHDM08 is a hard disk drive that is compatible with USB2.0
interface. The drive has the following features:
•A 2.5 inch, approx. 80
of 43.7 Mbytes per second.
• The ability used to store large amounts of data.
• This hard disk drive corresponds to a Sony VAIO computer preinstalled
the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system, or IBM PC/AT
compatible computer so that it not only increases your computer's storage
capacity, but also allows for easy data transfer between computers.
Notes
• This drive is only for use in the country of purchase.
• Use with the above configuration is not necessarily guaranteed. For example, use with a
home-built computer, "White box" computer, computer with an upgraded operating
system, or a computer installed with a dual operating system is not guaranteed.
*
1 GB is equivalent to 1,000,000,000 bytes. Available capacity may vary.
*
GB hard disk drive with a maximum transfer rate
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Special features
Security function (page 13)
You can lock/unlock the drive by registering the supplied wireless key.
Notes
Be sure not to lose the registered wireless keys. If both wireless keys are lost, your
computer may not recognize the hard disk drive.
See “If you lose a wireless key/If the wireless key is broken” (page 22).
Compatible computers
The drive can be used in conjunction with the following USB 1.1/2.0
compatible computers. (As of September 2005)
• The following Sony VAIO computers:
Computers with Windows 2000 or Windows XP preinstalled.
• The following IBM PC/AT compatible computer:
Computers with Windows 2000 or Windows XP preinstalled.
Notes
• This drive is only supported by computers with the Windows 2000 and Windows XP
operating system preinstalled, and is not compatible with older computers running
operating systems that have been upgraded to Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
• This drive does not support the Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second
Edition operating system or earlier versions of the Windows operating system. This
drive will not work if you connect it to the USB connector of a computer with a
preinstalled operating system that is not compatible with the drive.
• Use with a home-built computer, “White box” computer, computer with an upgraded
operating system, or a computer installed with a dual operating system is not
guaranteed.
• To use the drive, log on to the computer with administrator privileges. If you do not log
on with administrator privileges, you might not be able to access certain folders that are
restricted.
• Restricting access to folders prevents access to those folders from other computers. To
restrict access, refer to Help for Windows 2000 and Windows XP shared folder
settings.
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Supplied Accessories
After unpacking the hard disk drive, make sure that the accessories listed
below are present. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the Sony
dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in
your area.
• Hard disk drive (1) • USB cable (1)
• Pouch (1)
• Wireless key (2)
• AA(LR6) alkaline batteries (2)
• Operating Instructions (this document) (1)
• Warranty Card (1)
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
1 ! DC IN connector
2 USB connector
3 REGIST button
4 Wireless key receiver
5 POWER indicator
6 BATT indicator
7 ACCESS indicator
8 LOCK indicator
9 UNLOCK indicator
Rear
0 CANCEL button
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Getting Started
Installing the batteries
1 Turn the drive bottom side up.
2 Slide the battery compartment lid out 1 and then open it up
2.
3 Be sure to line up the + and
two supplied size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.
Notes
To avoid battery leakage or corrosion, be sure to do the following:
• Insert the + and - of the batteries correctly.
• Do not use old and new or different types of batteries at the same time.
• Do not charge the batteries.
• Remove the batteries when the drive is not to be used for a long period of time.
• If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment and insert the new ones.
-
of the batteries and insert the
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4 Close the battery compartment lid.
z Tip: AC adapter
You can use the drive without batteries by connecting the AC adapter (not supplied)
to the connector (DC IN). If you use an AC adapter, use only the Sony VGP-AC5V1
(not supplied). No other AC adapter can be used. For information on the AC adapter,
call the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service
representative in your area.
z Tip: Replacing the batteries
Replace the batteries soon if the BATT indicator flashes. A malfunction may occur
if you keep using the weak batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended.
Battery life (alkaline battery):
Under continuous use: approx. 12 hours
Battery life may vary, depending on the files you back up.
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