Sony VG-PUHDM08OP 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.

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

• VAIO and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

• All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective 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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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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