Sony VGP-UHDP04 Operating Instructions
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1. Other specifications Power consumption Under normal conditions approx 2 W Dimensions Approx 2 5 x 0 9 x 3 8 inches 63 x 21 x 95 mm w xh x d Mass Approx 6 0 oz 169 g Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 19 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 hard disk drive cannot be recognized In this case you cannot restore the hard disk 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 and set the security function again page 12 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 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 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 br2. USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system appears 3 After the POWER indicator light goes out disconnect the USB cable Using the Security Function About the hard disk drive security function You can lock the hard disk drive using the wireless key When you register the wireless key s you cannot use the hard disk 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 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 separate from the hard disk drive in case the hard disk drive is lost or stolen Continued on next page Setting the security function 12 e Do not disconnect the USB cable when the wireless keys are being registered e 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 e Be sure that the ACCESS indicator goes out before registering the wireless 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 th
3. Computers with Windows 2000 or Windows XP preinstalled This hard disk 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 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 system that is not compatible with the hard disk drive e 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 e To use the hard disk 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 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 Har
4. hard disk drive e Protect the hard disk drive from sudden temperature changes Do not use the hard disk drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location or after the ambient temperature has risen drastically Otherwise condensation inside the hard disk drive can occur If the temperature changes drastically during operation stop using the hard disk drive while keeping power to the hard disk drive turned on and let it stand for about an hour then turn the power off e Do not use the hard disk drive during periods of possible lightning strikes Lightning can cause electric shock or damage the hard disk drive To avoid fire electric shock or damage to the product during periods of possible lightning strikes disconnect the hard disk drive from the computer and unplug the hard disk drive from the 16 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 not place any heavy objects on the cables and avoid bending or pulling the cables unnecessarily Do not place the hard disk drive near a heater or allow it to become hot Always grasp the plug when removing cables Do not touch the hard disk d
5. B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 AVERTISSEMENT Afin de r duire les risques d incendie ou de choc lectrique n exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ni a humidit Pour pr venirtout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le bo tier Confierl entretien de l appareil a un technicien qualifi uniquement 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 probl me de fonctionnement Be careful not to lose the wireless keys Be careful not to lose the wireless key registered to the hard disk drive If you lose both of the wireless keys the hard disk drive cannot be recognized by your computer See If you lose a wireless key If the wireless key is broken page 20 Make sure to backup the data with some other media Make sure to backup the data of the hard disk drive If the data is lost or damaged there is no guarantee that it can be restored VAIO and NIN IO are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e All other names of systems products and s
6. Canada OThe 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 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 18 Specifications Drive Capacity Approx 40 GB Format NTFS Revolutions per minute 4200 rpm Data transfer rate Max 265 Mbps when reading 265 Mbps when writing dD 1 GB is equivalent to 1 000 000 000 bytes Available capacity may vary d Varies according to the workload of the computer connected to the hard disk drive Connectors USB Mini B 1 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
7. NANIO Hard Disk Drive VGP UHDP04 Operating Instructions Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink http www sony net 2 664 906 12 1 266490612 SON Y To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus 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 hard disk 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 UHDP04 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 and on the user is encouraged to tr
8. ce shut down your Windows operating system turn the computer off and disconnect the USB cable gt The hard disk drive may be locked For details see Using the hard disk drive secure mode page 14 Data transfer rate is gt The power management function of the computer may be low active For details refer to the manuals provided with your computer gt 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 compared to the computer corresponding to USB2 0 Continued on next page Symptom Cause Remedy Data read write failure gt The hard disk drive does not function correctly with old versions of Windows that have been upgraded gt The hard disk drive has been shaken or bumped Place the hard disk 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 hard disk drive directly to the computer so that it is the only hard disk drive connected Cannot read write data gt You cannot read data from the hard disk drive or write data to the hard disk drive if it is not correctly connected to the computer See Connecting the hard disk drive page 8 gt Writing data to the hard disk drive is not possible if there is not enough free space available on the hard disk drive Check the amo
9. ct the USB cable to the computer Continued on next page Using the hard disk drive secure mode 14 If you use the hard disk drive registered with wireless key you need to perform the following procedures each time you connect the USB cable to the computer Furthermore you may also need to use the procedures after e restarting the computer e returning from hibernation e returning from standby mode T Turn on the computer then connect the USB cable page 8 The LOCK indicator lights and the blue light of the wireless key receiver flashes Y Tips If 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 Touch the wireless key receiver with either registered wireless key The UNLOCK indicator lights and the hard disk drive is recognized by the computer The blue light may flash after recognizing the hard disk 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 hard disk drive follow the steps T Connect the hard disk drive to the computer and to
10. d disk drive 1 e USB cable 1 e Pouch 1 e Operating Instructions this document 1 e Warranty Card 1 Locating the Controls and Connectors my N 05 POWER ACCESS LOCK UNLOCK 7 8 USB connector CANCEL button REGIST button Wireless key receiver POWER indicator ACCESS indicator LOCK indicator UNLOCK indicator Getting Started Connecting the hard disk drive You can connect the hard disk drive to the computer using the supplied USB cable USB connector USB connector e Place the hard disk drive on a flat surface e Do not connect the hard disk drive to an external USB hub port other than USB port of a computer X 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 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 hard disk drive is flashing For more information refer to the manuals provided wit
11. e erased or corrupted in the 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 Sony will not accept any liability whatsoever Transportation e When you transport the hard disk drive carry it gently and with due caution to prevent damage e Before moving the hard disk drive unplug the cables Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet e Wipe the outside of the hard disk 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 hard disk drive before cleaning 17 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
12. e wireless key receiver flashes kej 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 the wireless keys The LOCK and UNLOCK indicators flash alternately then the wireless key is registered to the hard disk drive 4 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 other wireless key is registered Y 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 about 5 seconds the blue 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 operating system Unsafe Removal of Device appears 5 Disconnect the hard disk drive form the computer page 10 Registering is complete The security function will be activated from the next time you conne
13. ervices are trademarks of their respective owners Inthe 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 OVEIVIEW 2 sidearm needa 4 Special features 0 eee 5 Compatible computers 5 Supplied Accessories cece eee 6 Locating the Controls and Connectors 7 Getting Started oo eeee eee 8 Connecting the hard disk drive 8 About the power management function power save function 9 Disconnecting the hard disk drive from the computer uu 10 Using the Security Function 0 000 11 About the hard disk drive security function ee 11 About handling the wireless key 11 Setting the security function 12 Using the hard disk drive secure MOE esceeeseeesteeeeee 14 Deactivating the security function 15 PreCautlOns senintenee beets 16 Maintenance ccccceesceesesseeeeeeeeees 17 Getting Help oo e eens 18 Specifications iernii aa 18 If you lose a wireless key If the wireless key is broken Troubleshooting seeeeeeeeeeeeereeee Overview The VGP UHDP04 is a hard disk drive that is compatible with USB2 0 interface The hard disk drive has the following features e A 1 8 inch approx 40 GB hard disk drive with a bui
14. h your computer e 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 e While the computer is in a power save mode do not connect or disconnect the USB cable Continued on next page Disconnecting the hard disk drive from the computer 10 Follow the procedure below to disconnect this hard disk drive from your computer The following procedures are for Windows XP e Before disconnecting the hard disk drive close any open software e If the message below appears when you attempt to disconnect the hard disk drive close 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 X 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 wz icon appears on the taskbar when the hard disk drive is recognized by the computer To disconnect the hard disk drive from the computer use the we 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
15. ing the hard disk 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 20 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 page 18 Also refer to the manuals provided with your computer Symptom Cause Remedy The hard disk drive is gt If the computer returns from hibernation to normal not recognized by the operating mode or turns on while the hard disk drive is computer The icon of connecting the computer may not recognize the hard disk the hard disk drive drive correctly does not appear in In this case disconnect the USB cable from the hard disk My Computer or drive and reconnect it does not work properly gt The hard disk drive may not be connected correctly to the computer with an USB cable See Connecting the hard disk drive page 8 gt The operating system is not Windows 2000 or Windows XP gt USB is designed to support connection of more than one peripheral equipment 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 interfa
16. lt in security function and a maximum transfer rate of 265 Mbps e The ability used to store large amounts of data e This hard disk drive corresponds to a Sony VAIO computer or IBM PC AT computer preinstalled with 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 e This hard disk drive is only for use in the country of purchase e 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 1 000 000 000 bytes Available capacity may vary Special features Security function page 11 You can lock unlock the hard disk 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 20 Compatible computers The hard disk drive can be used in conjunction with the following USB 1 1 2 0 compatible computers as of January 2006 The following Sony VAIO computers Computers with Windows 2000 or Windows XP preinstalled The following IBM PC AT compatible computer
17. rive for long periods when the hard disk drive is on Do not use the hard disk drive 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 hard disk drive resulting in damage or fire To ensure that the hard disk drive is well ventilated note the following points Place the hard disk drive at least 10 cm from any walls Do not place the hard disk drive in a closed or narrow space Do not place the hard disk drive on carpet rugs mattresses or cloth Do not wrap the hard disk drive in cloth Do not use the hard disk drive turned over or upside down Do not stand or place any heavy objects on the product e 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 hard disk drive may result e 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 e 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 b
18. uch the wireless key receiver with the wireless key to unlock 2 Press the CANCEL button using a pointed object such as ball point pen CANCEL button The LOCK and UNLOCK indicator flash alternately for one second then the UNLOCK indicator lights The security function is deactivated When you connect the hard disk drive to the computer using the USB cable next time you can use the hard disk drive without the wireless key kej Tip If you want to use the security function again you must register the wireless keys again page 12 e 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 is recommended that you enable the security function whenever you leave the hard disk drive unattended e Even if you press the CANCEL button while the ACCESS indicator is flashing the security is not deactivated Be sure that the ACCESS indicator goes out before pressing the CANCEL button 15 Precautions Usage and storage locations Do not use or store this hard disk drive in locations subject to high humidity high temperatures strong vibrations or direct sunlight Operation e Do not move the hard disk drive during operation This prevents the possibility of malfunctions e Place the hard disk drive on a flat stable surface for operation e Do not place any objects on top of the
19. unt of free space available on the hard disk drive gt 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 An error message appears after you disconnect the USB cable gt In order to safely disconnect the USB cable from the hard disk drive you need to click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar See Disconnecting the hard disk drive from the computer page 10 Cannot access folder gt If you do not log on with administrator privileges you might not be able to access some folders Log on with administrator privileges gt If access restrictions are set for folders those folders 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 hard disk drive security gt Use the correct wireless key gt Touch the correct part wireless key receiver of the hard disk drive with the wireless key See Locating the Controls and Connectors for the wireless key receiver page 7 22
20. y 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 UHDP04 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 customers in Canada This Class
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