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Preparations Copying data to the unit _____ Connecting to a computer ____ Additional information _______ OPEN HDPS-M10 © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-639-395-13(1) HDD Photo Storage Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this document thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Preparations Copying data to the unit _____ Connecting to a computer ____ Additional information _______ OPEN HDPS-M10 © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-639-395-13(1) HDD Photo Storage Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this document thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
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... parts and controls .......10 Preparations Powering the unit 14 Charging the battery 14 Using the unit with the AC power adapter 16 Power save function 16 Using the unit abroad 16 Copying data to the unit Inserting and removing the "Memory Stick" media 17 Inserting and removing the CompactFlash card 19 Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage 21 Connecting to a computer Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and computer 24 Copying data to a computer ......... 26 With Windows 2000...
... parts and controls .......10 Preparations Powering the unit 14 Charging the battery 14 Using the unit with the AC power adapter 16 Power save function 16 Using the unit abroad 16 Copying data to the unit Inserting and removing the "Memory Stick" media 17 Inserting and removing the CompactFlash card 19 Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage 21 Connecting to a computer Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and computer 24 Copying data to a computer ......... 26 With Windows 2000...
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... take pictures, and then insert the media into the HDD Photo Storage to copy the image data to install a dedicated driver, which is very portable, making it anywhere! USB cable See the next page for quick copying of the HDD Photo Storage can function as a USB 2.0-compatible external hard disk, to provide data storage capacity to its extremely compact dimensions and 300 g (10.6 oz.), the HDD Photo Storage is great for a step-by-step guide.
... take pictures, and then insert the media into the HDD Photo Storage to copy the image data to install a dedicated driver, which is very portable, making it anywhere! USB cable See the next page for quick copying of the HDD Photo Storage can function as a USB 2.0-compatible external hard disk, to provide data storage capacity to its extremely compact dimensions and 300 g (10.6 oz.), the HDD Photo Storage is great for a step-by-step guide.
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... transfer compatible) Yes*1 "MagicGate Memory Stick" "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" Yes*1 "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Yes*1 *1 Read/write of data that requires the MagicGate function is not guaranteed. • Do not insert any media or devices other than those outlined above into the unit. 6 Operation with "Memory Stick PRO", CompactFlash or Microdrives of higher capacities is not possible. CompactFlash cards...
... transfer compatible) Yes*1 "MagicGate Memory Stick" "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" Yes*1 "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Yes*1 *1 Read/write of data that requires the MagicGate function is not guaranteed. • Do not insert any media or devices other than those outlined above into the unit. 6 Operation with "Memory Stick PRO", CompactFlash or Microdrives of higher capacities is not possible. CompactFlash cards...
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... copy protection and supports high-speed transfers. When you select the desired memory. "Memory Stick" (MagicGate/High-speed transfer compatible) This type of the "Memory Stick" and reader device. "Memory Stick" (with "Memory Stick PRO". Because the HDD Photo Storage does not come with MagicGate. Similarly, when attempting to use data encrypted with MagicGate, it is to be used . It is not possible to play back encrypted files...
... copy protection and supports high-speed transfers. When you select the desired memory. "Memory Stick" (MagicGate/High-speed transfer compatible) This type of the "Memory Stick" and reader device. "Memory Stick" (with "Memory Stick PRO". Because the HDD Photo Storage does not come with MagicGate. Similarly, when attempting to use data encrypted with MagicGate, it is to be used . It is not possible to play back encrypted files...
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Unpacking When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the items listed below are present. If anything is missing, contact your dealer or an authorized service center in your area. • HDD Photo Storage unit (1) • USB cable (1) OPEN • AC power adapter (1) (SONY, Model HDAC-M1) • Power cord (1) • Carrying case (1) • Hand strap (1) • Operating Instructions (this document) • PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk) • Read Me First (1) • Warranty card (1) 9
Unpacking When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the items listed below are present. If anything is missing, contact your dealer or an authorized service center in your area. • HDD Photo Storage unit (1) • USB cable (1) OPEN • AC power adapter (1) (SONY, Model HDAC-M1) • Power cord (1) • Carrying case (1) • Hand strap (1) • Operating Instructions (this document) • PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk) • Read Me First (1) • Warranty card (1) 9
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... to the internal hard disk. D (USB) Port (page 24) Connects to be attached. 10 G Hand strap hole Allows a hand strap to the supplied USB cable. B CANCEL button (page 22) Cancels copying process and verifies the remaining internal hard disk space. Identifying parts and controls 1 2 8 3 4 9 0 5 6 qa 7 qd qs A LCD display (page 11) Displays information such as battery indicator, the AC power adapter indicator, the CompactFlash/Microdrive indicator, the "Memory stick" indicator...
... to the internal hard disk. D (USB) Port (page 24) Connects to be attached. 10 G Hand strap hole Allows a hand strap to the supplied USB cable. B CANCEL button (page 22) Cancels copying process and verifies the remaining internal hard disk space. Identifying parts and controls 1 2 8 3 4 9 0 5 6 qa 7 qd qs A LCD display (page 11) Displays information such as battery indicator, the AC power adapter indicator, the CompactFlash/Microdrive indicator, the "Memory stick" indicator...
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... AC power adapter, you want to the unit, the internal battery starts charging. When the battery is complete, turn on the display during charging. A battery charge indicator appears on the unit while the AC power adaptor is connected to use the internal battery or the AC power adapter to power the unit. Battery charging in progress Battery is fully charged Confirming full battery charge After the charging process is fully charged, the LCD display shows "FULL CHARGE" before it turns off. Battery icon...
... AC power adapter, you want to the unit, the internal battery starts charging. When the battery is complete, turn on the display during charging. A battery charge indicator appears on the unit while the AC power adaptor is connected to use the internal battery or the AC power adapter to power the unit. Battery charging in progress Battery is fully charged Confirming full battery charge After the charging process is fully charged, the LCD display shows "FULL CHARGE" before it turns off. Battery icon...
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... remaining of the LCD display not to charge the internal battery. However, the charge time is considerably longer than when the internal battery is charged as the AC power adapter is connected. Notes • Only use , as long as outlined above are approximative. Do not remove the adapter while charging is in use the supplied AC power adapter. Actual results vary depending on the display. As the number of times the battery is charged, etc. 15...
... remaining of the LCD display not to charge the internal battery. However, the charge time is considerably longer than when the internal battery is charged as the AC power adapter is connected. Notes • Only use , as long as outlined above are approximative. Do not remove the adapter while charging is in use the supplied AC power adapter. Actual results vary depending on the display. As the number of times the battery is charged, etc. 15...
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... "Memory Stick", either. 1 Turn on the unit. Copying data to the unit Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage This section explains how to use the COPY button on the other device. • MagicGate-compatible data can be copied but not played back with the unit. To enable reading and copying of the unit. Press the ! (power) button. Remaining internal hard disk capacity 21 Slide the HOLD switch in the drives of the arrow. ! (power) button...
... "Memory Stick", either. 1 Turn on the unit. Copying data to the unit Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage This section explains how to use the COPY button on the other device. • MagicGate-compatible data can be copied but not played back with the unit. To enable reading and copying of the unit. Press the ! (power) button. Remaining internal hard disk capacity 21 Slide the HOLD switch in the drives of the arrow. ! (power) button...
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... internal hard disk capacity The used capacity of the unit. The LCD display turns off the unit. The battery charging screen appears when the unit is displayed as follows: Indicator Used capacity Indicator Used capacity 0 21-25 GB 1-5 GB 26-30 GB 6-10 GB 31-35 GB 11-15 GB 36-40 GB 16-20 GB To turn off when the unit does. Copying data...
... internal hard disk capacity The used capacity of the unit. The LCD display turns off the unit. The battery charging screen appears when the unit is displayed as follows: Indicator Used capacity Indicator Used capacity 0 21-25 GB 1-5 GB 26-30 GB 6-10 GB 31-35 GB 11-15 GB 36-40 GB 16-20 GB To turn off when the unit does. Copying data...
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... SONY HDPS" appears on the unit display. 3 Open the port cover on the unit. Establish a direct USB connection. 24 B Connecting to a computer Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and computer This section describes how to connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable to a USB hub. Hints • When the unit is connected to a computer, you can insert a "Memory Stick" and a CompactFlash card at the same time and access data...
... SONY HDPS" appears on the unit display. 3 Open the port cover on the unit. Establish a direct USB connection. 24 B Connecting to a computer Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and computer This section describes how to connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable to a USB hub. Hints • When the unit is connected to a computer, you can insert a "Memory Stick" and a CompactFlash card at the same time and access data...
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... the "My Documents" window and click [Paste] on the Windows taskbar. 2 Click [Stop USB mass storage device - Disconnecting the USB cable from the computer or removing media 1 Click on the shortcut menu that the drive letter is replaced by the new file. Remove the "Memory Stick" or CompactFlash card. 29 If a file with the same name, save the new file under a different name. Connecting to a computer The selected file is copied to confirm whether you...
... the "My Documents" window and click [Paste] on the Windows taskbar. 2 Click [Stop USB mass storage device - Disconnecting the USB cable from the computer or removing media 1 Click on the shortcut menu that the drive letter is replaced by the new file. Remove the "Memory Stick" or CompactFlash card. 29 If a file with the same name, save the new file under a different name. Connecting to a computer The selected file is copied to confirm whether you...
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... is not disconnected before the deletion process is saved in "Disconnecting the USB cable" (page 38) and "Removing media" (page 38). With a Macintosh computer Drag the file or folder that appears. To free up space on the internal hard disk of the unit, right click on the Recycle Bin, and click [Empty Recycle Bin] on the shortcut menu that you want to...
... is not disconnected before the deletion process is saved in "Disconnecting the USB cable" (page 38) and "Removing media" (page 38). With a Macintosh computer Drag the file or folder that appears. To free up space on the internal hard disk of the unit, right click on the Recycle Bin, and click [Empty Recycle Bin] on the shortcut menu that you want to...
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..., see "If an HDD Format Error (error code: F20) appears" (page 51). • If you retouch images, change their names or change folder names of data on while not connected to a computer Using the unit as an external hard disk drive or reader/writer The unit can also be used as a USB-compatible external hard disk, functioning as between the "Memory Stick" and CompactFlash card. Reformat the internal hard disk. Hint When the...
..., see "If an HDD Format Error (error code: F20) appears" (page 51). • If you retouch images, change their names or change folder names of data on while not connected to a computer Using the unit as an external hard disk drive or reader/writer The unit can also be used as a USB-compatible external hard disk, functioning as between the "Memory Stick" and CompactFlash card. Reformat the internal hard disk. Hint When the...
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... is turned on, c Connect the AC power adapter and fully charge there is used for five minutes, whether operating on internal power at the top the battery (page 14). It may be empty by users of the LCD display. 42 Connect the AC power adapter and charge the battery (page 14). B Additional information Troubleshooting This section provides information related to reduced operating time. Hint If the battery needs charging or if an error occurs while using...
... is turned on, c Connect the AC power adapter and fully charge there is used for five minutes, whether operating on internal power at the top the battery (page 14). It may be empty by users of the LCD display. 42 Connect the AC power adapter and charge the battery (page 14). B Additional information Troubleshooting This section provides information related to reduced operating time. Hint If the battery needs charging or if an error occurs while using...
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... not be valid. Cannot use the COPY button. If the drive status does not change, press the ! (POWER) button while holding down the COPY and CANCEL button. Slide the Hold switch to a computer, the COPY button is writeprotected. c Verify whether there is shown on the "Memory Stick" or CompactFlash card, or if they are locked. Using the HDD Photo Storage with the USB cable. F20) is enough free space on the LCD display.
... not be valid. Cannot use the COPY button. If the drive status does not change, press the ! (POWER) button while holding down the COPY and CANCEL button. Slide the Hold switch to a computer, the COPY button is writeprotected. c Verify whether there is shown on the "Memory Stick" or CompactFlash card, or if they are locked. Using the HDD Photo Storage with the USB cable. F20) is enough free space on the LCD display.
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... caused by data loss. • Hard disks can hold a vast amount of data, but damage or malfunction can cause damage. Otherwise, data may differ between the various types of "Memory Stick". • Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while it . Precautions Usage and storage • Only use the specified AC power adapter. • Never short-circuit any of the connectors using "Memory Stick" media •...
... caused by data loss. • Hard disks can hold a vast amount of data, but damage or malfunction can cause damage. Otherwise, data may differ between the various types of "Memory Stick". • Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while it . Precautions Usage and storage • Only use the specified AC power adapter. • Never short-circuit any of the connectors using "Memory Stick" media •...
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... Approx. 300 g (10.6 oz.) Supplied accessories AC power adapter (SONY, Model HDAC-M1) (1) Carrying case (1) Hand strap (1) Operating Instructions (this document) PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk) Power cord (1) Read Me First (1) USB cable (1) Warranty card (1) Design and specifications are subject to your local regulations. Notes • The interior of the internal battery, make sure that you conform to change without notice. 47 Before removing the internal battery, make sure that the unit has...
... Approx. 300 g (10.6 oz.) Supplied accessories AC power adapter (SONY, Model HDAC-M1) (1) Carrying case (1) Hand strap (1) Operating Instructions (this document) PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk) Power cord (1) Read Me First (1) USB cable (1) Warranty card (1) Design and specifications are subject to your local regulations. Notes • The interior of the internal battery, make sure that you conform to change without notice. 47 Before removing the internal battery, make sure that the unit has...
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... hard disk. 2 Press the CANCEL button 5 times while holding the COPY button. Error code F20 will be erased. The screen below will be shown on your data. The hard disk data will be displayed upon format completion. 51 Warning The following steps to format the unit's internal hard disk. 1 At first, connect the unit to start the format. The screen below will be displayed. 3 Press COPY button. The screen below will erase all data on the LCD display...
... hard disk. 2 Press the CANCEL button 5 times while holding the COPY button. Error code F20 will be erased. The screen below will be shown on your data. The hard disk data will be displayed upon format completion. 51 Warning The following steps to format the unit's internal hard disk. 1 At first, connect the unit to start the format. The screen below will be displayed. 3 Press COPY button. The screen below will erase all data on the LCD display...