Sony VGP-UHDP04 User Manual

http://www.sony.net/  2006 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan

2-664-906-12 (1)

Hard Disk Drive

VGP-UHDP04

Operating Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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 hard disk 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-UHDP04 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-UHDP04 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

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le boîtier. Confier l’entretien de l’appareil à un technicien qualifié uniquement.

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.

Be careful not to lose the wireless keys

Be careful not to lose the wireless key registered to the hard disk drive. If you lose both of the wireless keys, the hard disk drive cannot be recognized by your computer. See “If you lose a wireless key/If the wireless key is broken” (page 20).

Make sure to backup the data with some other media

Make sure to backup the data of the hard disk drive. If the data is lost or damaged, there is no guarantee that it can be restored.

• 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.

Table of Contents

Overview ................................................ 4

Special features ............................... 5

Compatible computers ..................... 5

Supplied Accessories .............................. 6

Locating the Controls and Connectors ... 7

Getting Started ........................................ 8

Connecting the hard disk drive ......... 8

About the power management

function (power save function) ..... 9

Disconnecting the hard disk drive

from the computer ....................... 10

Using the Security Function ................. 11

About the hard disk drive

security function .......................... 11

About handling the wireless key ... 11

Setting the security function .......... 12

Using the hard disk drive

(secure mode) ............................. 14

Deactivating the security function . 15

Precautions ........................................... 16

Maintenance ......................................... 17

Getting Help ......................................... 18

Specifications ....................................... 18

If you lose a wireless key/

If the wireless key is broken ............. 20

Troubleshooting .................................... 21

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-UHDP04 is a hard disk drive that is compatible with USB2.0 interface. The hard disk drive has the following features:

•A 1.8 inch, approx. 40 function and a maximum transfer rate of 265 Mbps.

• The ability used to store large amounts of data.

• This hard disk drive corresponds to a Sony VAIO computer or IBM PC/ AT computer preinstalled with the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system. Using the hard disk drive with these computer systems not only increases your computer's storage capacity, but also allows for easy data transfer between computers.

Notes

• This hard disk 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 built-in security

Special features

Security function (page 11)

You can lock/unlock the hard disk drive by registering the supplied wireless key.

Note

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 20).

Compatible computers

The hard disk drive can be used in conjunction with the following USB 1.1/

2.0 compatible computers (as of January 2006).

• 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 hard disk 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 hard disk drive does not support the Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98

Second Edition operating system or earlier versions of the Windows operating system. This hard disk 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 hard disk 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 hard disk 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.

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)

• Wireless key (2)

• Pouch (1)

• Operating Instructions (this document) (1)

• Warranty Card (1)

Locating the Controls and Connectors

1 USB connector

2 CANCEL button

3 REGIST button

4 Wireless key receiver

5 POWER indicator

6 ACCESS indicator

7 LOCK indicator

8 UNLOCK indicator

+ 16 hidden pages