Sony VGP-UHDM08 Operating Instructions
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1. Getting Help This section provides information on how to get help and support from Sony and troubleshooting tips for your hard disk drive About Sony s support options Sony provides several support options for your hard disk drive When you have questions about your hard disk drive or the software refer to the following QThis guide explains how to use your hard disk drive For customers in the United States and Canada AThe Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your VAIO computer and other Sony products that work with your computer To contact Sony Customer Information Service Center call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 OSony 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 pcsuppott 20 Specifications Drive Capacity Approx 80 GB Format NTFS Revolutions per minute 4200 rpm Data transfer rate Max 43 7 Mbytes per second when reading 43 7 Mbytes per second when writing D 1 GB is equivalent to 1 000 000 000 bytes Available capacity may vary 2 Varies according to the workload of the computer connected to the drive Connectors USB Mini B 1 Power requirements Two LR6 size AA alkaline batteries or AC adapter Input AC 100V 240V 502. 22 Troubleshooting VAIO and NIN O are trademarks of Sony Corporation e 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 UHDMO8 is a hard disk drive that is compatible with USB2 0 interface The drive has the following features e A 2 5 inch approx 80 GB hard disk drive with a maximum transfer rate of 43 7 Mbytes per second The ability used to store large amounts of data e 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 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
3. Do not use or store this drive in locations subject to high humidity high temperatures strong vibrations or direct sunlight Operation e Do not move the drive during operation This prevents the possibility of malfunctions e Place the drive on a flat stable surface for operation e Do not place any objects on top of the drive e Protect the drive from sudden temperature changes Do not use the drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location or after the ambient temperature has risen drastically Otherwise condensation inside the drive can occur If the temperature changes drastically during Operation stop using the drive while keeping power to the drive turned on and let it stand for about an hour then turn the power off e Do not use the drive during periods of possible lightning strikes Lightning can cause electric shock or damage the drive To avoid fire electric shock or damage to the product during periods of possible lightning strikes disconnect the drive from the computer and unplug the drive from the power source Furthermore if you hear thunder do not touch the drive or the computer 18 e 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 o
4. customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 AVERTISSEMENT Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution gardez cet appareil a l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apparell num rique de la classe B est confrme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Le fonctionnement de cet appareil est li aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas causer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit tre capable de recevoir toutes les interf rences y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un probleme de fonctionnement Table of Contents OVERVIEW isd Bae cities BER 4 Special features 0 eee 5 Compatible computers 5 Supplied Accessories 6 Locating the Controls and Connectors 7 Getting Started mnei piana 8 Installing the batteries 8 Connecting the drive oe 10 About the power management function power save function 11 Disconnecting the drive from the COMPULEL sissioni 12 Using Security Function 0 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 Precaulions ce 18 Maintenance nnenneeennen 19 Getting Help poas n n 20 Specifications 00 eee eee 20 If you lose a wireless key If the wireless key is broken
5. for long periods of time During data transfer do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the computer Doing so can result in loss of data or data corruption Sony will not accept any liability for data loss or data corruption Make sure you backup your data with some other media such as CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and so on We recommend always maintaining two backup 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 periods of a few seconds In the above cases or in any other instance of data loss or data corruption Sony will not accept any liability whatsoever Transportation e When you transport the drive carry it gently and with due caution to prevent damage Before moving the drive unplug the cables Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet e Wipe the outside of the drive with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains moisten the cloth with a mild neutral detergent Do not use solvents cleaning alcohol benzene or other substances that may damage the finish e Unplug the drive before cleaning 19
6. 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 e If you use the Windows 2000 operating system Unsafe Removal of Device appears 5 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer Registering is complete The security function will be activated from the next time you connect the USB cable to the computer Continued on next page Using the drive secure mode 16 If you use the drive registered with wireless key you need to perform the following procedures each time you connect the USB cable to the computer Furthermore you also need to operate them as below status e When restarting the computer e When returning from hibernation e When returning from standby mode 1 Turn onthe computer then connect the USB cable page 10 The LOCK indicator lights and the blue light of the wireless key receiver flashes ST Tips If 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 ap
7. 1 000 000 000 bytes Available capacity may vary Special features Security function page 13 You can lock unlock the drive by registering the supplied wireless key 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 e 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 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 lo
8. 60 Hz Output voltage and current 5 2V 2 9A max The AC adapter is not supplied with this product If you use an AC adapter use the Sony VGP AC5V1 not supplied No other AC adapter can be used Operating environment Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 no condensation provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 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 3 2 x 0 9 x 6 2 inches 80 3 x 22 6 x 157 3 mm w xh x d Mass Approx 9 8 oz 275 g including batteries Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 21 If you lose a wireless key If the wireless key is broken If you lose a wireless key If you lose both of the wireless keys the drive cannot be recognized In this case you cannot restore the hard disc data However if you lose only one wireless key buy a new wireless key from the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area soon and set the security func
9. LR6 alkaline batteries 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 A Close the battery compartment lid Key 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 S 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 Continued on next page Connecting the drive 10 You can connect the drive to the computer using the supplied USB cable USB connector USB connector e Place the drive on a flat surface Do not connect the drive to an external USB hub Some computers may not operate the drive correctly d
10. NANIO Hard Disk Drive VGP UHDMO3 Operating Instructions Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink 9 http www sony net O 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 264 2 649 113 11 1 III SONY 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 UHDMO8 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 an
11. compared to the computer corresponding to USB2 0 Symptom Cause Remedy Data read write failure 3 The drive does not function correctly with old versions of Windows that have been upgraded 3 The drive has been shaken or bumped Place the drive in a flat stable position gt If you are using more than one USB device disconnect all USB devices from the computer and then connect the drive directly to the computer so that it is the only device connected Cannot read write data 3 You cannot read data from the drive or write data to the drive if it is not correctly connected to the computer See Connecting the Drive on page 10 3 Writing data to the drive is not possible if there is not enough free space available on the drive Check the amount of free space available on the drive 3 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 An error message appears after you disconnect the USB cable 3 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 computer page 12 Cannot access folder 3 If you do not log on with administrator privileges you might not be able to access some folders Log on with administrator privileges 3 If access restrictions are set for folders those fold
12. d 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 1 800 961 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 San Diego CA 92127 U S A 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 For
13. disk drive About handling the wireless key It is recommended that you keep the wireless key separate from the hard disk drive in case it is lost or stolen Continued on next page Setting the security function 14 Do not disconnect the USB cable when the wireless keys are being registered Be sure that the computer is not in power save mode when the wireless keys are being registered e You need to register both wireless keys 1 Turn on the computer and connect the drive using the USB cable page 10 2 Press the REGIST button The blue light of the wireless key receiver flashes Q 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 receiver goes out for one second then the wireless key is registered to the drive A Touch the wireless key receiver with the other wireless key after the blue light of the wireless key receiver starts to flash again The blue light will go out after the wireless key is registered Tips The blue light of the wireless key receiver repeats this pattern flashes twice and goes out for one second If you do not touch the wireless key receiver with the wireless key for more than 5 seconds the blue light of the wireless key receiver goes out and
14. ers cannot be accessed from other computers For details refer to the topic in Windows 2000 or Windows XP Help regarding shared folder settings Cannot lock unlock drive security gt Use the correct wireless key 3 Touch the correct part wireless key receiver of the drive with the wireless key See Locating the Controls and Connectors for the wireless key receiver page 7 24
15. g 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 Continued on next page 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 e Hard disk drive 1 e USB cable 1 Pouch 1 e Wireless key 2 e AA LR6 alkaline batteries 2 e Operating Instructions this document 1 e Warranty Card 1 Locating the Controls and Connectors Front _ oc DC IN connector USB connector REGIST button Wireless key receiver POWER indicator BATT indicator ACCESS indicator LOCK indicator IN oO joy A ol ID UNLOCK indicator POWER BATT ACCESS LOCK UNLOCK 0 CANCEL button Getting Started Installing the batteries 1 Turn the drive bottom side up 2 Slide the battery compartment lid out and then open it up 3 Be sure to line up the and of the batteries and insert the two supplied size AA
16. n the cables and avoid bending or pulling the cables unnecessarily Do not place the equipment near a heater or allow the equipment to become hot Always grasp the plug when removing cables Never touch the AC adapter or USB cable with wet hands Do not touch the drive or AC adapter for long periods when the drive is on Do not use the drive or AC adapter placed on cloth or a mattress Use the USB cables specified Do not block the air vent Blocking the air vent can cause heat to build up inside the device resulting in damage or fire To ensure that the device is well ventilated note the following points Place the device at least 10 cm from any walls Do not place the device in a closed or narrow space Do not place the device on carpet rugs mattresses or cloth Do not wrap the device in cloth Do not use the device turned over or upside down Do not stand or place any heavy objects on the product The AC adapter is not supplied with this product Make sure connectors are securely connected Do not allow metal objects to fall inside the connectors If a short circuit occurs between the pins in the connectors fire or damage to the equipment may result Disconnect the power when not in use for long periods of time When the AC adapter is connected it uses a small amount of power Disconnect the AC adapter and unplug it from the power outlet when not in use
17. pears Touch the wireless key receiver with either registered wireless key The UNLOCK indicator lights and the drive is recognized by the computer The blue light may flash after recognizing the drive on some computers when returning from hibernation mode or restarting In this case touch the wireless key receiver with the wireless key again Deactivating the security function If you want to deactivate the security function of the drive follow the steps 1 Connect the drive to the computer and touch the wireless key receiver with the wireless key to unlock 2 Turn the drive bottom side up and open the lid then press the CANCEL button TSS SSSR SSS SSN SIRIA ARIAS Ss lt SSS The LOCK and UNLOCK indicator flashes alternately for one second then the UNLOCK indicator lights 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 Q Tip If you want to use the security function again you must register the wireless keys again page 14 If you leave the hard disk drive unattended when the security is deactivated not only is your data unguarded but someone could also register other wireless keys not yours to the hard disk drive It is recommended that you enable the security function whenever you leave the hard disc drive unattended 17 Precautions Usage and storage locations
18. se any running software wait for a while and then repeat the procedure Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device The device Generic Volume cannot be stopped right now Try stopping the device again later Y 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 Y Ss icon appears on the taskbar when the drive is BERN by the computer To disconnect the drive from the computer use the amp icon 1 Click the amp icon on the taskbar The Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device message appears 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device The message The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system appears 3 Disconnect the USB cable Using Security Function About the drive security function You can lock the drive using the wireless key When you register the wireless key s you cannot use the drive until you release the lock using the wireless key each time you connect the USB cable Enabling the security function to secure your important data is recommended 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
19. the drive correctly the hard disc drive does not appear in My Computer or does not work In this case disconnect the USB cable from the device and reconnect it 3 The drive may not be connected correctly to the computer properly with an USB cable See Connecting the Drive on page 10 3 The operating system is not Windows 2000 or Windows XP 3 USB is designed to support connection of more than one peripheral device working simultaneously however some combinations of peripheral 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 gt 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 3 The drive may be locked For details see Using the drive in secure locked mode page 16 3 The batteries may be getting weak Replace with new ones To replace the batteries see Installing the batteries page 8 Data transfer rate is 3 The power management function of the computer may be low active For details refer to the manuals provided with your computer 3 The transfer rate varies according to the workload of the computer gt If you connect the computer corresponding to USB1 1 the data transfer rate will be about 1 40
20. tion again page 14 When you replace a wireless key by ordering from the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in 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 service representative in your area Checklist of required items for the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area Q If both of the wireless keys are broken bring the drive warranty card and two wireless keys Q If one key is broken but the other key is working bring the broken key and warranty card 22 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit refer to the information provided in this section If the problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer For contact information see Getting Help on page 20 Also refer to the manuals provided with your computer Symptom Cause Remedy The hard disc drive is 3 If the computer returns from hibernation to normal not recognized by the operating mode or turns on while the drive is connecting computer The icon of the computer may not recognize
21. ue to lack of power In this case you 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 Q Tip Tf 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 name of drive and changed depending on the computer About the power management function power save function When using the computer s power management function power save function note the following points e Set your computer so that it does 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 e 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 e While the computer is in a power save mode do not connect or disconnect the USB cable Continued on next page Disconnecting the drive from the computer 12 Follow the procedure below to disconnect this drive from your computer The following procedures are for Windows XP Before disconnecting the drive close any open programs If the message below appears when you attempt to disconnect the drive clo
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