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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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Page 1: ...HDM08_2 649 113 11 1 VGP UHDM08_2 649 113 11 1 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Hard Disk Drive VGP UHDM08 2 649 113 11 1 Operating Instructions http www sony net 00GB00COV_UHDM08 p65 05 7 28 4 50 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ... 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 equipm...

Page 3: ...vating 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 ...

Page 4: ...ows 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 sy...

Page 5: ...led 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 tha...

Page 6: ... 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 01GB02C01_UHDM08 p65 05 8 2 4 16 PM 6 Black ...

Page 7: ... 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 01GB02C01_UHDM08 p65 05 8 2 4 16 PM 7 Black ...

Page 8: ...ze 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 0...

Page 9: ...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 Batt...

Page 10: ...ou need to use the AC adapter 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 If you connect the drive with the computer for the first time it takes time for a while to recognize the drive After connecting the drive double click My Computer then check that the Local Disk F etc is added to My Computer F is a...

Page 11: ... not switch to a power save mode while the ACCESS indicator on the drive is flashing For more information refer to the manuals provided with your computer Before switching your computer to a power save mode make sure the drive s ACCESS indicator is not illuminated and then close applications that are running While the computer is in a power save mode do not connect or disconnect the USB cable 01GB...

Page 12: ... now Try stopping the device again later z Tip To use the drive again after disconnecting the USB cable perform the steps described in the section Getting Started on page 8 The drive will be detected automatically by your Windows operating system The icon appears on the taskbar when the drive is recognized by the computer To disconnect the drive from the computer use the icon 1 Click the icon on t...

Page 13: ...abling the security function to secure your important data is recommended Note You need to register the two wireless keys Be sure not to lose them If you lose just one see If you lose a wireless key If the wireless key is broken page 22 If both wireless keys are lost your computer may not recognize the hard disk drive About handling the wireless key It is recommended that you keep the wireless key...

Page 14: ...ive using the USB cable page 10 2 Press the REGIST button The blue light of the wireless key receiver flashes z Tip If you do not touch the wireless key receiver with a wireless key for more than 5 seconds the blue light of the wireless key receiver will go out and the previous status returns 3 Touch the wireless key receiver with one of the wireless keys The blue light of the wireless key receive...

Page 15: ...ue light of the wireless key receiver goes out and the previous status returns In this case follow the procedure from step 1 again to register the wireless key If the blue light of the wireless key receiver keeps flashing even after touching wireless key receiver with the wireless key you may have touched it with the first key by mistake Try touching with the other key If you use the Windows 2000 ...

Page 16: ... you do not operate the hard disk drive for more than 8 seconds while the blue light of the wireless key receiver flashes the hard disc drive turns off In this case disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it If you use the Windows 2000 operating system when the hard disk drive turns off Unsafe Removal of Device appears 2 Touch the wireless key receiver with either registered wireless key The UNLOCK...

Page 17: ...s The security function is deactivated When you connect the drive to the computer using the USB cable next time you can use the hard disk drive without the wireless key z Tip If you want to use the security function again you must register the wireless keys again page 14 Note If you leave the hard disk drive unattended when the security is deactivated not only is your data unguarded but someone co...

Page 18: ...f you hear thunder do not touch the drive or the computer Do not damage the cables Cable damage can result in fire or electric shock When installing the product do not place cables between the wall and a rack or shelf where they could become pinched Do not damage or modify the cables in anyway Do not place any heavy objects on the cables and avoid bending or pulling the cables unnecessarily Do not...

Page 19: ...up copies at all times one of your original before updating it and one of the original after updating it Data can be erased or corrupted in the following cases Incorrect usage of the device Placing the equipment near a magnet or magnetic device Subjecting the device to vibrations or shock Damaging or repairing the device Damage caused by natural disaster Turning the device on and off over short pe...

Page 20: ...tant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Online Support at http www sony com pcsupport Specifications Drive Capacity Approx 80 GB 1 Format NTFS Revolutions per minute 4200 rpm Data transfer rate Max 43 7 Mbytes per second when reading 2 43 7 Mbytes per seco...

Page 21: ...re 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Storage humidity 10 to 90 no condensation provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C Other specifications Power consumption Under normal conditions approx 2 W Dimensions Approx 3 2 0 9 6 2 inches 80 3 22 6 157 3 mm w h d Mass Approx 9 8 oz 275 g including batteries Design ...

Page 22: ...your area be sure to handle the wireless key you still have with care If the wireless key is broken If you touch the wireless key receiver with the wireless key registered to the drive but the security lock does not release or you cannot register the wireless key at the factory setting the wireless key may be broken In this case call for the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony s...

Page 23: ...s and then turn the power back on c To reset the USB interface shut down your Windows operating system turn the computer off and disconnect the USB cable If the computer is connected to the hard disk drive using an AC adapter disconnect the AC adapter c The drive may be locked For details see Using the drive in secure locked mode page 16 c The batteries may be getting weak Replace with new ones To...

Page 24: ... free space available on the drive Check the amount of free space available on the drive c After moving the drive from a cold to a warm location condensation may develop inside the drive Let the drive stand for a while before using it c In order to safely disconnect the USB cable from the drive you need to click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar See Disconnecting the drive from the co...

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