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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
• Wireless key (2)
• Pouch (1)
• Operating Instructions (this document) (1)
• Warranty Card (1)
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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
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