Sony HDPS-M1 User manual

© 2004 Sony Corporation
HDPS-M1
OPEN
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 _______
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Safety regulations
WARNING
Keep away from children. If any part of the unit is swallowed, promptly see a
doctor.
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 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.
• “Memory Stick”, , and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick Duo” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “MagicGate” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
• Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text.
In this manual, Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional and Microsoft®Windows®XP Home
Edition are referred to as Windows XP.
In this manual, Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000.
In this manual, Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me.

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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 .........9
Preparations
Unpacking .....................................12
Powering the unit ..........................13
Charging the battery ...................13
Using the unit with the AC power
adapter ........................................14
Power save function ...................14
Using the unit abroad .................15
Copying data to the unit
Inserting and removing the “Memory
Stick” media .................................16
Inserting and removing the
CompactFlash card .......................18
Copying data to the HDD Photo
Storage ..........................................20
Connecting to a computer
Preparing the HDD Photo Storage
and computer ................................23
Copying data to a computer ..........24
With Windows 2000 or Windows
Me ...............................................24
With Windows XP ..................... 31
With a Macintosh computer ....... 34
Data storage locations and folder
names ............................................ 36
Using the unit as an external hard disk
drive or reader/writer .................... 37
Additional information
Troubleshooting ........................... 38
Precautions ................................... 40
Maintenance ................................. 41
Disposing of the unit .................... 42
Specifications ............................... 43
Meaning of the indicators ............. 44
Remaining battery/charging
indications .................................. 44
Error indications ........................ 45

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What you can do with the HDD Photo Storage
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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
internalharddisk.Aftercopying,you
canreusethemediaimmediately.The
40 GB hard disk of the HDD Photo
Storage can store the equivalent of
about 620 units of 64 MB media.
Remove Copy!
Digital camera
HDD Photo Storage
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Connect to a computer!
Using the supplied USB cable, you
can easily transfer data from an
inserted media or from the hard disk
of the HDD Photo Storage to a
computer. There is no need to install
any special software or perform a
setup procedure.
USB cable
Seethenextpagefor a
step-by-step guide.
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Use as an external hard disk!
The HDD Photo Storage can function
as a USB 2.0-compatible external
hard disk, to provide data storage
capacity to a computer. There is no
need to install a dedicated driver,
which is great for quick copying of
data in a temporary setup.
THE HDD Photo Storage can also be used as a
card reader/writer.
Take it anywhere!
Thanks to its extremely compact dimensions and 300 g (10.6 oz.), the HDD Photo
Storage is eminently portable, making it the ideal companion on any trip, long or
short.

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Copying images to your computer
Prepare the HDD Photo
Storage and your
computer (page 23).
Copyimagefilestoyour
computer (page 24).
View images on your
computer.

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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
*1 Read/write of data that requires the MagicGate function is not possible.
*2 High-speed transfer using the parallel interface is supported only with the “Memory Stick
PRO”. Transfer speed and available functions differ depending on the specifications of
the respective equipment.
CompactFlash cards (CF cards)
•Type I, II
•Microdrive
Notes
•There is no guarantee that the unit can use all “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash cards, or
Microdrives.
•The unit supports “Memory Stick” and Microdrives of up to 1 GB. Operation with
“Memory Stick PRO” or Microdrives of higher capacities is not guaranteed.
•Do not insert any media or devices other than those outlined above into the unit.
“Memory Stick” types Read/write on HDD
Photo Storage
“Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” (with the Memory Select function)
“Memory Stick Duo” Yes
“Memory Stick”
(MagicGate/High-speed transfer compatible)
“Memory Stick Duo”
(MagicGate/High-speed transfer compatible)
Yes*1*2
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” Yes*1
“Memory Stick PRO”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” Yes*1*2

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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.
The “Memory Stick” comes in two formats: the standard size “Memory Stick”
and the smaller “Memory Stick Duo”. The unit is compatible with both
formats.
“Memory Stick” types
There are six different types of “Memory Stick” designed for various
applications.
“Memory Stick PRO”
This “Memory Stick” can only be used in equipment compatible with
“Memory Stick PRO”. It incorporates a copy protection technology called
MagicGate.
“Memory Stick”
This is the regular “Memory Stick”. It can store all kinds of data, except data
that requires MagicGate copy protection.
“Memory Stick” (MagicGate/High-speed transfer compatible)
This type of “Memory Stick” incorporates the MagicGate copy protection and
supports high-speed transfers. It can be used in all devices that support the
“Memory Stick”. The unit does not support high-speed transfers.
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
This type of “Memory Stick” incorporates the MagicGate copy protection.
“Memory Stick-ROM”
This is a read-only type of “Memory Stick” that contains prerecorded data that
cannot be deleted or overwritten.
“Memory Stick” (with the Memory Select function)
This “Memory Stick” has a number of separately addressable internal memory
blocks (128 MB). The Memory Select switch at the rear of this type of
“Memory Stick” lets you select the desired memory. It is not possible to use
multiple blocks simultaneously or continuously.
What is MagicGate?
MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that must be present in the “Memory Stick”
and on the device where it is to be used. MagicGate incorporates two security features:
encryption of copy-protected data, and mutual verification of the “Memory Stick” and reader
device. This serves to prevent the unauthorized copy and playback of copyrighted material.
Because the HDD Photo Storage does not come with MagicGate, it cannot use data encrypted
with MagicGate.
About the “Memory Stick” media

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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” is successful.
Recommended computer environment
The unit can be used with computers that run the following preinstalled
operation systems and come with USB ports.
Windows
•Windows XP Professional
•Windows XP Home Edition
•Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)
•Windows Me
Notes
•Even if the operating system is one of the above, operation is not guaranteed in a multiboot
environment or if the operating system is an upgraded version.
•Operation is not guaranteed when you use USB interface cards or USB CardBus cards
added afterwards.
Macintosh
•Mac OS X (10.3 or later)

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Identifying parts and controls
A1e(power) indicator
When the unit is on, this indicator lights or flashes. Depending on the
remaining battery capacity, the indicator pattern changes. (page 14)
B(“Memory Stick”) indicator (page 16)
When you use the unit stand-alone and the “Memory Stick” is inserted, this
indicator lights green. During copy, the indicator flashes.
CCF (CompactFlash) indicator (page 18)
When you use the unit stand-alone and a CompactFlash card is inserted,
this indicator lights green. During copy, the indicator flashes.
D(hard disk) indicator (page 20)
Flashes green while the hard disk is being accessed.
ECOPY button (page 20)
Serves to copy data from a “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card to the
internal hard disk. When the unit is ready to copy, the button lights green.
FPort cover (page 10)
G!(DC In) connector (page 13)
Serves to connect the supplied AC power adapter.
H(USB) port (page 23)
Serves to connect the supplied USB cable.
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ICANCEL/HDD CAPA. button (page 21)
Serves to cancel an ongoing copy and verify the remaining hard disk
capacity.
JEject button (page 18)
Serves to eject the CompactFlash card.
KSlot cover (page 10)
LCompactFlash slot (page 18)
Serves to insert a CompactFlash card.
M“Memory Stick” slot (page 16)
Serves to insert a “Memory Stick”.
N?/1 (power) switch (page 20)
Serves to turn the unit on and off.
OHand strap hook
Serves to attach the hand strap.
Opening/closing the covers
You can open/close the port and slot covers the same way.
To open the covers
Lightly push down the top part of the cover to open it, as illustrated.
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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
•Close the covers when the unit is not in use.
•If the cover only opens as far as illustrated, you cannot close the cover.
To solve this problem, press the center of the cover as illustrated until it is in its fully open
position, and then try closing it again.
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B Preparations
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.
Affixing the indicator label
You can affix the indicator label anywhere on the unit, butwe recommendthat
you affix it as illustrated below for easy reference.
•HDD Photo Storage unit (1) •USB cable (1)
• AC power adapter (1)
(SONY, Model HDAC-M1/
MCS-AC1)
•Power cord (1) •Indicator label (1)
•Carrying case (1)
•Hand strap (1)
•Operating Instructions (this document)
•PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk)
•Read Me First (1)
•Warranty card (1)
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Indicator label

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Preparations
Powering the unit
You can use the internal battery or the AC power adapter to power the unit.
If you want to use the unit without the AC power adapter, youmust first charge
the internal battery of the unit. To do this, connect the supplied AC power
adapter as illustrated.
When the AC power adapter is connected to the unit, the internal battery starts
charging. The 1e(power) indicator flashes during charging. When the
battery is fully charged, the indicator turns off. The charging process takes
about 4 hours at ambient temperature.
Hint
The internal battery charges even when the unit is in use, as long as the AC power adapter is
connected. However, the charge time isconsiderably longer thanwhen the internal battery is
charged as outlined above.
Notes
•Only use the supplied AC power adapter. Other power adapters do not work.
•If you use the unit under battery power at temperatures of 10°C (50°F) or less, you cannot
use the unit as long as normal. Normal operation of the unit under battery power is not
guaranteed at low temperatures; therefore, make sure that you connect the AC power
adapter.
•To maintain battery performance, make sure that you charge it periodically by connecting
the AC power adapter.
Charging the battery
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To the AC outlet
To the !(DC In) connector

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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 1e(power) indicator.
The 1e(power) indicator blinks during charging. If you chargethe battery
during use, the indicator blinks according to the following pattern: red, yellow,
and then green.
Note
The remaining of charge figures above are approximative. Actual results vary depending on
the operating environment, number of times the battery is charged, etc.
You can use the unit without worrying about the remaining charge of the
internal battery simply by connecting the AC power adapter. Connect the AC
power adapter to the unit as outlined in “Charging the battery”(page 13).
When the unit is used stand-alone, it turns off automatically after remaining
idle for five minutes, whether operating on internal power or through the AC
power adapter. Simply restart the unit to resume operation.
Indicator Remaining battery
capacity Description
Lit green 50% or more
There is enough remaining charge in the
internal battery to use the unit without
connecting it to the AC power adapter, or
the AC power adapter is connected to the
unit.
Lit yellow 10 to 50% The remaining charge is lowering, but still
sufficient to copy several more media.
Lit red Less than 10%
Connect the AC power adapter to charge
the internal battery. If you continue using
the unit, it eventually turns off
automatically.
Flashing red Depleted The battery is depleted and needs to be charged. The indicator turns off when the
battery is fully charged.
Using the unit with the AC power adapter
Power save function

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Preparations
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].
•Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
Using the unit abroad
HDAC-M1/
MCS-AC1
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B 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”.
Hint
For information on how to open and close the slot cover, see “Opening/closing the covers”
(page 10).
Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” as illustrated, until you hear it click into
place.
When the unit is on, the (“Memory Stick”) indicator lights green as the
“Memory Stick” is detected.
Notes
•Do not attempt to insert multiple “Memory Stick”. Otherwise, the equipment may be
damaged.
•Before use, double-check that the “Memory Stick” is inserted correctly. Otherwise, the
equipment may be damaged.
CF
The label should face up. Insert it in the v
direction until you hear a click.

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Copying data to the unit
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.
CF
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Push in
Release briefly and pull out

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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.
Note
Before use, double-check that the CompactFlash card is inserted correctly. Otherwise, the
equipment may be damaged.
Removing the CompactFlash card
Note
Never remove the CompactFlash card during copy. Otherwise, data may be corrupted.
1Push the eject button.
The eject button sticks out.
MS
The label should face up. Insert it in the v
direction all the way into the slot.
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Push Sticks out

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Copying data to the unit
2Push 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.
Note
Do not close the slot cover when the eject button is out.
MS
MS
Push in fully Pull out

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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 23).
Notes
•The data read/write speed depends on the combination of “Memory Stick” and equipment.
•Data from a “Memory Stick” that has the access control attribute set on another device
cannot be read or copied on the unit. To enable reading and copying of such data, you must
first disable the access control on the other device.
•MagicGate-compatible data can be copied but not played back with the unit. Once
MagicGate-compatible data is copied to the unit, it cannot be copied back to the “Memory
Stick”, either.
1Turn on the unit.
Push and slide the ?/1 (power) switch in the direction of the arrow. Hold
the ?/1 (power) switch until the 1 e(power) indicator lights up.
Hint
The color of the 1e(power) indicator differs, according to the remaining charge of
the internal battery. For details, see “About the battery capacity” (page 14).
2Insert the “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card into the unit
(page 16, page 18).
The media indicator, the (hard disk) indicator, and the COPY button
light green.
Example: When a “Memory Stick” is inserted
Hold down and slide in the
direction of the arrow