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Sony HDPS-M1 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HDPS-M1 Operating Instructions Manual

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HDD
Photo Storage
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this document
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
HDPS-M1
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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2-022-121-12(1)
Preparations
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Copying data to the unit
Connecting to a computer
Additional information
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  • Page 1: Hdd Photo Storage

    Photo Storage Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this document thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. HDPS-M1 © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-022-121-12(1) Preparations _______________ Copying data to the unit _____ Connecting to a computer Additional information _______...

  • Page 2: Safety Regulations

    For use only with power supply SONY, Model HDAC-M1/MCS-AC1. Disclaimer Sony Corporation assumes no responsibility for the loss of information stored on the hard disk of this unit, or information transferred to a “Memory Stick” and/or CompactFlash card with your computer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety regulations ... 2 What you can do with the HDD Photo Storage ... 4 Media types that can be used with the HDD Photo Storage ...6 About the “Memory Stick” media ... 7 Recommended computer environment ...8 Identifying parts and controls ...

  • Page 4: What You Can Do With The Hdd Photo Storage

    What you can do with the HDD Photo Storage Store lots of images from a digital camera! Simply take pictures, and then insert the media into the HDD Photo Storage to copy the image data to the internal hard disk. After copying, you can reuse the media immediately.
  • Page 5 Copying images to your computer Prepare the HDD Photo Storage and your computer (page 23). Copy image files to your computer (page 24). View images on your computer.

  • Page 6: Media Types That Can Be Used With The Hdd Photo Storage

    Media types that can be used with the HDD Photo Storage The following storage media can be used with the HDD Photo Storage. “Memory Stick” media “Memory Stick” types “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” (with the Memory Select function) “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 7: About The "Memory Stick" Media

    About the “Memory Stick” media The “Memory Stick” is a small, lightweight IC type storage media that can hold considerably more data than a conventional floppy disk. It can serve not only to exchange data between two devices with “Memory Stick” slots, but it is also convenient as a removable external media for data storage.

  • Page 8: Recommended Computer Environment

    When you attempt to copy music files from a MagicGate device to a “Memory Stick”, the device and “Memory Stick” verify whether the other is MagicGate-compliant. Music files are only encrypted and copied if the verification is successful. Similarly, when attempting to play back encrypted files from the “Memory Stick”, playback only starts if the verification between the device and “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 9: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls A 1 e (power) indicator When the unit is on, this indicator lights or flashes. Depending on the remaining battery capacity, the indicator pattern changes. (page 14) (“Memory Stick”) indicator (page 16) When you use the unit stand-alone and the “Memory Stick” is inserted, this indicator lights green.
  • Page 10 I CANCEL/HDD CAPA. button (page 21) Serves to cancel an ongoing copy and verify the remaining hard disk capacity. J Eject button (page 18) Serves to eject the CompactFlash card. K Slot cover (page 10) L CompactFlash slot (page 18) Serves to insert a CompactFlash card.
  • Page 11 To close the covers Push the cover up from its fully open position, until the tab of the cover fits into the notch of the body. Then, lightly push up the cover until you feel it click into place. When it does, the cover is securely closed. Notes •...

  • Page 12: Preparations

    If anything is missing, contact your dealer or an authorized service center in your area. • HDD Photo Storage unit (1) • AC power adapter (1) (SONY, Model HDAC-M1/ MCS-AC1) • Carrying case (1) • Hand strap (1) • Operating Instructions (this document) •...

  • Page 13: Powering The Unit

    Powering the unit You can use the internal battery or the AC power adapter to power the unit. Charging the battery If you want to use the unit without the AC power adapter, you must first charge the internal battery of the unit. To do this, connect the supplied AC power adapter as illustrated.

  • Page 14: Using The Unit With The Ac Power Adapter

    About the battery capacity If the unit is used on internal power, the battery charge is gradually depleted. The state of the battery charge is shown by the 1 e (power) indicator. The 1 e (power) indicator blinks during charging. If you charge the battery during use, the indicator blinks according to the following pattern: red, yellow, and then green.

  • Page 15: Using The Unit Abroad

    Using the unit abroad Power sources You can use the unit in any country or area with the supplied AC adapter within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adapter [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

  • Page 16: Copying Data To The Unit

    Copying data to the unit Inserting and removing the “Memory Stick” media The “Memory Stick” slot of the unit can accept either a standard size “Memory Stick” or a “Memory Stick Duo”. The unit automatically detects what size of “Memory Stick” is inserted. There is no need to use an adapter when using a “Memory Stick Duo”.
  • Page 17 Removing the “Memory Stick” media Note Never remove the “Memory Stick” during copy. Otherwise, data may be corrupted. Push the “Memory Stick” all the way in, briefly release it, and then pull it out. When you push the “Memory Stick” all the way in, it slightly sticks out. Push in Release briefly and pull out...

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Compactflash Card

    Inserting and removing the CompactFlash card Hint For information on how to open and close the slot cover, see “Opening/closing the covers” (page 10). Inserting the CompactFlash card Insert the CompactFlash card all the way into the slot, as illustrated. When the unit is on, the CF (CompactFlash) indicator lights green as the CompactFlash card is detected.
  • Page 19 Push the eject button all the way in, release it, and then pull the CompactFlash card out. When you push the eject button in, the CompactFlash card slightly sticks out. Push in fully Pull out Note Do not close the slot cover when the eject button is out.

  • Page 20: Copying Data To The Hdd Photo Storage

    Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage This section explains how to use the COPY button on the unit to copy data from a “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card to the internal hard disk of the unit. Hint For information on how to connect the unit to a computer to copy, see “Connecting to a computer”...
  • Page 21 Notes • If the COPY button does not light green, an error has occurred. For details, see “Meaning of the indicators” (page 44). • When the unit is used stand-alone, it is not possible to insert both a “Memory Stick” and CompactFlash card, and copy data from both at the same time.
  • Page 22 To verify the remaining capacity of the internal hard disk Note You can only verify the remaining capacity of the internal hard disk when you use the unit stand-alone. Make sure that there are no media inserted into the drives of the unit.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Computer

    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 transfer data between the two devices. 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 from both.

  • Page 24: Copying Data To A Computer

    Copying data to a computer When the unit is connected to a computer using the USB cable, data on the internal hard disk of the unit, as well as the one on an inserted “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card, can be managed by the computer. To illustrate, this section explains how to copy data from the unit to the “My Documents”...
  • Page 25 In the “My Computer” window, the “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card, and internal hard disk of the unit appear as follows. “Memory Stick” CompactFlash card Internal hard disk of the unit Hints • The “Memory Stick” and CompactFlash drives of the unit appear as removable disks, while the internal hard disk of the unit appears as a local disk.
  • Page 26 Double-click [STORE.IPS]. Files and folders on the internal hard disk of the unit appear. For details about folder names, see “Data storage locations and folder names” (page 36). Double-click the folder that contains the files you want to copy to the computer.
  • Page 27 Right-click anywhere in the “My Documents” window and click [Paste] on the shortcut menu that appears. The selected file is copied to “My Documents”. If a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder A message prompting you to confirm whether you want to overwrite the existing file appears.
  • Page 28 When the drives of the HDD Photo Storage do not appear on the computer With Windows 2000 Right-click [My Computer] and click [Properties] on the shortcut menu that appears. The “System Properties” dialog box appears. Verify that no other devices are shown. If other devices are shown, delete them.
  • Page 29 2 Make sure that “USB Mass Storage Device” is displayed as a is, right-click it and click [Remove] on the shortcut menu that appears. Perform the same operation for “Disk drives”. The “Confirm Device Removal” dialog box appears. 3 Click [OK]. The device is removed.
  • Page 30 Verify that no other devices are shown. If other devices are shown, delete them. 1 On the [Device Manager] tab, make sure that “USB Mass Storage Device” is displayed as a on the shortcut menu that appears. Perform the same operation for “Disk drives”.

  • Page 31: With Windows Xp

    With Windows XP When connecting the unit with the USB cable to a computer running Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears. Click [Cancel]. On the [Start] menu, click [My Computer]. The “My Computer” window appears.
  • Page 32 In the “My Computer” window, the “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card, and internal hard disk of the unit appear as follows. “Memory Stick” Hint The “Memory Stick” and CompactFlash drives of the unit appear as removable disks, while the internal hard disk of the unit appears as a local disk. The drive letters (e.g., “G:”) differ depending on the computer system.
  • Page 33 Files and folders on the internal hard disk of the unit appear. For details about folder names, see “Data storage locations and folder names” (page 36). Double-click the folder that contains the files you want to copy to the computer. Right-click the file that you want to copy and click [Copy], on the shortcut menu that appears.

  • Page 34: With A Macintosh Computer

    If a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder A message prompting you to confirm whether you want to overwrite the existing file appears. If you overwrite the existing file, it is irrevocably lost, as it is replaced by the new file. To copy the new file without overwriting the existing file with the same name, save the new file under a different name.
  • Page 35 Double-click [STORE.IPS]. Files and folders on the internal hard disk of the unit appear. For details about folder names, see “Data storage locations and folder names” (page 36). Double-click the folder that contains the files you want to copy to the computer.

  • Page 36: Data Storage Locations And Folder Names

    Data storage locations and folder names Data copied to the internal hard disk of the unit is stored according to the following rules. Internal hard disk Hints • Each time data is copied, a new folder is created. The name of the folder is always the creation date of the newest file copied from the media.

  • Page 37: Using The Unit As An External Hard Disk Drive Or Reader/Writer

    When the unit is connected to a computer, the unit is used to exchange data with the computer, as well as between the “Memory Stick” and CompactFlash card. Note on formatting a “Memory Stick” If you want to format a “Memory Stick” with Windows, download the Memory Stick Formatter from the following address: http://www.sony.net/Products/mssupport/...

  • Page 38: Additional Information

    Additional information Troubleshooting This section provides information related to the most common problems encountered by users of this product and their solutions. Check the points listed here before contacting your dealer or an authorized service center. Also refer to the documentation of your computer. Hint If the internal battery needs charging or if an error occurs while using the unit, the four indicators and COPY button on the front of the unit show the current condition.
  • Page 39 Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage Symptom Cannot copy. Using the HDD Photo Storage with a computer Symptom Cannot copy. Cannot use the COPY button. Cannot copy computer data to a “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card. Cause/remedy c Verify that the “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card is inserted correctly and detected by the unit.

  • Page 40: Precautions

    Otherwise, data may be corrupted or lost. Sony Corporation does not accept any liability for damage caused by data loss. • Hard disks can hold a vast amount of...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    • Never operate with the Memory Select switch when the “Memory Stick” is inserted in the slot of the unit as it may cause damage. Sony Corporation does not guarantee such failure resulted from the above operation. • Make sure that the Memory Select switch is properly positioned to the side.

  • Page 42: Disposing Of The Unit

    Disposing of the unit Before disposing of the unit, the internal battery must be removed as described below. If you want the internal battery replaced, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. In this case, you do not need to remove the internal battery beforehand.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Dimensions Approx. 135 Mass Approx. 300 g (10.6 oz.) Supplied accessories AC power adapter (SONY, Model HDAC-M1/MCS-AC1) (1) Carrying case (1) Hand strap (1) Indicator label (1) Operating Instructions (this document) PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk) Power cord (1)

  • Page 44: Meaning Of The Indicators

    Meaning of the indicators The four indicators and the COPY button of the unit provide information about the state of the internal battery and errors that occur during operation. Use the tables below to determine the meaning of the lighting patterns and appropriate actions.

  • Page 45: Error Indications

    Error indications If an errors occur when using the unit, the indicators light in certain patterns, as outlined below. When this happens, press the CANCEL/HDD CAPA. button to cancel the error, and then take the appropriate action. Errors during initialization Lighting pattern Lit green Lit green...

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