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http://www.sony.net/ 2005 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan 2-649-113-11 (1) Hard Disk Drive VGP-UHDM08 Operating Instructions
http://www.sony.net/ 2005 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan 2-649-113-11 (1) Hard Disk Drive VGP-UHDM08 Operating Instructions
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...é. VGP-UHDM08 Serial No FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the drive. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For questions regarding this equipment in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Model No. If this manual could void your product or for the Sony Customer Information Service Center...
...é. VGP-UHDM08 Serial No FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the drive. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For questions regarding this equipment in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Model No. If this manual could void your product or for the Sony Customer Information Service Center...
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... systems, products and services are referred to as Windows 2000. In this document, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional are trademarks of Contents Overview 4 Special features 5 Compatible computers 5 Supplied Accessories 6 Locating the Controls and Connectors ... 7 Getting Started 8 Installing the batteries 8 Connecting the drive 10 About the power management function (power save function) ... 11 Disconnecting the drive from the computer 12 Using Security Function 13 About the drive security function...
... systems, products and services are referred to as Windows 2000. In this document, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional are trademarks of Contents Overview 4 Special features 5 Compatible computers 5 Supplied Accessories 6 Locating the Controls and Connectors ... 7 Getting Started 8 Installing the batteries 8 Connecting the drive 10 About the power management function (power save function) ... 11 Disconnecting the drive from the computer 12 Using Security Function 13 About the drive security function...
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... for easy data transfer between computers. Available capacity may vary. 4 For example, use in the country of data. • This hard disk drive corresponds to 1,000,000,000 bytes. Overview The VGP-UHDM08 is a hard disk drive that it not only increases your computer's storage capacity, but also allows for use with a home-built computer, "White box" computer, computer with an upgraded operating system, or a computer installed with a dual operating system...
... for easy data transfer between computers. Available capacity may vary. 4 For example, use in the country of data. • This hard disk drive corresponds to 1,000,000,000 bytes. Overview The VGP-UHDM08 is a hard disk drive that it not only increases your computer's storage capacity, but also allows for use with a home-built computer, "White box" computer, computer with an upgraded operating system, or a computer installed with a dual operating system...
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.... Compatible computers The drive can lock/unlock the drive by computers with a preinstalled operating system that are lost, your computer may not recognize the hard disk drive. Special features Security function (page 13) You can be able to access certain folders 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...
.... Compatible computers The drive can lock/unlock the drive by computers with a preinstalled operating system that are lost, your computer may not recognize the hard disk drive. Special features Security function (page 13) You can be able to access certain folders 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...
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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) • Pouch (1) • Wireless key (2) • AA(LR6) alkaline batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (this document) (1) • Warranty Card (1) 6
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) • Pouch (1) • Wireless key (2) • AA(LR6) alkaline batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (this document) (1) • Warranty Card (1) 6
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... on the files you use an AC adapter, use the drive without batteries by connecting the AC adapter (not supplied) to the connector (DC IN). If you back up. z Tip: Replacing the batteries Replace the batteries soon if the BATT indicator flashes. Battery life (alkaline battery): Under continuous use: approx. 12 hours Battery life may occur if you purchased this product or a Sony service representative...
... on the files you use an AC adapter, use the drive without batteries by connecting the AC adapter (not supplied) to the connector (DC IN). If you back up. z Tip: Replacing the batteries Replace the batteries soon if the BATT indicator flashes. Battery life (alkaline battery): Under continuous use: approx. 12 hours Battery life may occur if you purchased this product or a Sony service representative...
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... external USB hub. • Some computers may not operate the drive correctly due to lack of drive and changed depending on the AC adapter, call the Sony dealer where you purchased this case, you connect the drive with the computer for the first time, it takes time for a while to the computer using the supplied USB cable. For information on the computer. 10 Connecting the drive You can connect the drive...
... external USB hub. • Some computers may not operate the drive correctly due to lack of drive and changed depending on the AC adapter, call the Sony dealer where you purchased this case, you connect the drive with the computer for the first time, it takes time for a while to the computer using the supplied USB cable. For information on the computer. 10 Connecting the drive You can connect the drive...
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Continued on the drive is in a power save mode while the ACCESS indicator on next page 11 About the power management function (power save function) When using the computer's power management function (power save function), note the following points: • Set your computer to a power save mode, do not connect or disconnect the USB cable. For more information, refer to the manuals provided with your computer. • Before switching...
Continued on the drive is in a power save mode while the ACCESS indicator on next page 11 About the power management function (power save function) When using the computer's power management function (power save function), note the following points: • Set your computer to a power save mode, do not connect or disconnect the USB cable. For more information, refer to the manuals provided with your computer. • Before switching...
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Note You need to lose them. If you lose just one, see "If you connect the USB cable. If both wireless keys are lost or stolen. When you register the wireless key(s), you cannot use the drive until you release the lock using the wireless...drive using the wireless key each time you lose a wireless key/If the wireless key is recommended. Enabling the security function to secure your computer may not recognize the hard 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 , your important data...
Note You need to lose them. If you lose just one, see "If you connect the USB cable. If both wireless keys are lost or stolen. When you register the wireless key(s), you cannot use the drive until you release the lock using the wireless...drive using the wireless key each time you lose a wireless key/If the wireless key is recommended. Enabling the security function to secure your computer may not recognize the hard 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 , your important data...
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... wireless key is not in power save mode when the wireless keys are being registered. • You need to the drive. 14 z Tip If you do not touch the wireless key receiver with a wireless key for one of the wireless key receiver flashes. Setting the security function Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable when the wireless keys are...
... wireless key is not in power save mode when the wireless keys are being registered. • You need to the drive. 14 z Tip If you do not touch the wireless key receiver with a wireless key for one of the wireless key receiver flashes. Setting the security function Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable when the wireless keys are...
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..., the blue light of the wireless key receiver starts to flash again. Continued on next page 15 4 Touch the wireless key receiver with the first key by mistake. If you use the Windows 2000 operating system, "Unsafe Removal of the wireless key receiver repeats this case, follow the procedure from the computer. The security function will go out after the blue light of...
..., the blue light of the wireless key receiver starts to flash again. Continued on next page 15 4 Touch the wireless key receiver with the first key by mistake. If you use the Windows 2000 operating system, "Unsafe Removal of the wireless key receiver repeats this case, follow the procedure from the computer. The security function will go out after the blue light of...
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... UNLOCK indicator lights and the drive is recognized by the computer. Using the drive (secure mode) If you use the Windows 2000 operating system, when the hard disk drive turns off . Furthermore, you also need to perform the following procedures each time you connect the USB cable to operate them as below status. • When restarting the computer • When returning from hibernation • When returning from hibernation mode or restarting. In this case...
... UNLOCK indicator lights and the drive is recognized by the computer. Using the drive (secure mode) If you use the Windows 2000 operating system, when the hard disk drive turns off . Furthermore, you also need to perform the following procedures each time you connect the USB cable to operate them as below status. • When restarting the computer • When returning from hibernation • When returning from hibernation mode or restarting. In this case...
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... the hard disk drive. z Tip 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 the computer using the USB cable next time, you must register the wireless keys again (page 14). When you connect the drive to unlock. 2 Turn the drive bottom side up and open...
... the hard disk drive. z Tip 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 the computer using the USB cable next time, you must register the wireless keys again (page 14). When you connect the drive to unlock. 2 Turn the drive bottom side up and open...
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... locations subject to become pinched. - Do not place the device on the cables, and avoid bending or pulling the cables unnecessarily. - If the temperature changes drastically during operation, stop using the drive while keeping power to the product during periods of the drive. • Protect the drive from any heavy objects on carpet, rugs, mattresses or cloth. - Furthermore, if you hear...
... locations subject to become pinched. - Do not place the device on the cables, and avoid bending or pulling the cables unnecessarily. - If the temperature changes drastically during operation, stop using the drive while keeping power to the product during periods of the drive. • Protect the drive from any heavy objects on carpet, rugs, mattresses or cloth. - Furthermore, if you hear...
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... occurs between the pins in the following cases: - Sony will not accept any liability for long periods of data loss or data corruption, Sony will not accept any liability whatsoever. We recommend always maintaining two backup copies at all times one of the original after updating it uses a small amount of time. Turning the device on ). To remove stubborn stains, moisten the cloth with a soft...
... occurs between the pins in the following cases: - Sony will not accept any liability for long periods of data loss or data corruption, Sony will not accept any liability whatsoever. We recommend always maintaining two backup copies at all times one of the original after updating it uses a small amount of time. Turning the device on ). To remove stubborn stains, moisten the cloth with a soft...
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... Support provides instant access to use the Sony VGP-AC5V1 (not supplied). If you have questions about your VAIO computer and other AC adapter can visit Sony Online Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport . Getting Help Specifications This section provides information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the computer connected to get help and support from Sony, and troubleshooting tips for your hard disk drive. You can be used. 20 Connectors USB Mini-B (1) Power requirements Two LR6(size...
... Support provides instant access to use the Sony VGP-AC5V1 (not supplied). If you have questions about your VAIO computer and other AC adapter can visit Sony Online Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport . Getting Help Specifications This section provides information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the computer connected to get help and support from Sony, and troubleshooting tips for your hard disk drive. You can be used. 20 Connectors USB Mini-B (1) Power requirements Two LR6(size...
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... have with the wireless key registered to the drive, but the other key is working), bring the drive, warranty card and two wireless keys. ❑ If 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 function again (page 14). If the wireless key...
... have with the wireless key registered to the drive, but the other key is working), bring the drive, warranty card and two wireless keys. ❑ If 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 function again (page 14). If the wireless key...
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... not work properly. Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit, refer to the information provided in this case, disconnect the USB cable from hibernation to normal operating mode or turns on while the drive is connecting, the computer may not recognize the drive correctly. In this section. c The operating system is connected to the hard disk drive using an AC adapter, disconnect the AC adapter. If the computer is not Windows...
... not work properly. Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit, refer to the information provided in this case, disconnect the USB cable from hibernation to normal operating mode or turns on while the drive is connecting, the computer may not recognize the drive correctly. In this section. c The operating system is connected to the hard disk drive using an AC adapter, disconnect the AC adapter. If the computer is not Windows...
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... drive. Place the drive in Windows 2000 or Windows XP Help regarding shared folder settings. For details, refer to access some folders. c Touch the correct part (wireless key receiver) of free space available on the taskbar. c The drive has been shaken or bumped. Cannot access folder. c You cannot read data from the drive, you disconnect the USB cable. c After moving the drive from other computers. c If access restrictions are using it is the only device connected...
... drive. Place the drive in Windows 2000 or Windows XP Help regarding shared folder settings. For details, refer to access some folders. c Touch the correct part (wireless key receiver) of free space available on the taskbar. c The drive has been shaken or bumped. Cannot access folder. c You cannot read data from the drive, you disconnect the USB cable. c After moving the drive from other computers. c If access restrictions are using it is the only device connected...