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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)

Summary of Contents for VAIO VGP-UHDP04

Page 1: ... 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Hard Disk Drive VGP UHDP04 2 664 906 12 1 Operating Instructions http www sony net ...

Page 2: ...ienced 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 ...

Page 3: ...e 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 Table of Contents Overview 4 Special features 5 Compatible computers 5 Supplied Accessories 6 Locating the Controls and Connectors 7 Getting Started 8 Connec...

Page 4: ...th 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 ...

Page 5: ...s 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...

Page 6: ...ccessories 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 ...

Page 7: ...7 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 ...

Page 8: ...d disk drive to an external USB hub port other than USB port of a computer z Tip If you connect the hard disk drive with the computer for the first time it takes time for a while to recognize the hard disk drive After connecting the hard disk drive double click My Computer then check that the Local Disk F etc is added to My Computer F is a name of hard disk drive and changed depending on the compu...

Page 9: ...r save mode while the ACCESS indicator on the hard disk 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 hard disk drive s ACCESS indicator is not illuminated and then close software that is running While the computer is in a power save mode do not connect or disconnect the USB cable Continued ...

Page 10: ... the device again later z Tip To use the hard disk drive again after disconnecting the USB cable perform the steps described in the section Connecting the hard disk drive page 8 The hard disk drive will be detected automatically by your Windows operating system The icon appears on the taskbar when the hard disk drive is recognized by the computer To disconnect the hard disk drive from the computer...

Page 11: ...g 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 20 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 sepa...

Page 12: ... key 1 Turn on the computer and connect the hard disk drive using the USB cable page 8 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 about 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...

Page 13: ... 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 operating syste...

Page 14: ...you do not operate the hard disk drive for more than about 8 seconds while the blue light of the wireless key receiver flashes the hard disk 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 U...

Page 15: ...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 12 Notes If you leave the hard disk drive unattended when the security is deactivated not only is your data unguarded but someone could register other wireless keys not yours to the hard disk drive It...

Page 16: ... drive from the computer and unplug the hard disk drive from the power source Furthermore if you hear thunder do not touch the hard disk 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 any way Do ...

Page 17: ... following cases Incorrect usage of the hard disk drive Placing the hard disk drive near a magnet or magnetic device Subjecting the hard disk drive to vibrations or shock Damaging or repairing the hard disk drive Damage caused by natural disaster Turning the hard disk drive on and off over short periods of a few seconds In the above cases or in any other instance of data loss or data corruption So...

Page 18: ...roducts that work with your computer To contact Sony Customer Information Service Center call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Sony Computing Support provides instant 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 Specificatio...

Page 19: ... 29 C Storage temperature 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 2 5 0 9 3 8 inches 63 21 95 mm w h d Mass Approx 6 0 oz 169 g Design and ...

Page 20: ...n 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 hard disk 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...

Page 21: ...ral equipment can cause unstable operation Turn off all peripheral equipment disconnect all unnecessary devices check the cable connections 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 c The hard disk drive may be locked For details see Using the hard disk drive secure mode page 14 c The powe...

Page 22: ...ere is not enough free space available on the hard disk drive Check the amount of free space available on the hard disk drive c After moving the hard disk drive from a cold to a warm location condensation may develop inside the hard disk drive Let the hard disk drive stand for a while before using it c In order to safely disconnect the USB cable from the hard disk drive you need to click the Safel...

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