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Preparations _______________ Copying data to the unit _____

HDD Photo Storage

Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this document thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Connecting to a computer ____ Additional information _______

HDPS-M10

2005 Sony Corporation

HDPS-M10 2-639-395-24(1)

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Safety regulations

WARNING
Keep away from children. If any part of the unit is swallowed, promptly see a doctor. 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 use only with power supply SONY, Model HDAC-M1.
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 or registered trademarks of Sony. Memory Stick Duo and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. MagicGate Memory Stick Duo is a trademark or a registered trademark of Sony. Memory Stick PRO and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Memory Stick PRO Duo and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. MagicGate and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. 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. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and is licensed to the CompactFlash Association. 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 6 Recommended computer environment.8 Unpacking.. 9 Identifying parts and controls.10 Copying data to a computer. 28 With Windows 2000 or Windows Me... 28 With Windows XP. 35 With a Macintosh computer. 38 Data storage locations and folder names.. 40 Using the unit as an external hard disk drive or reader/writer.. 41
Additional information Preparations
Powering the unit.14 Charging the battery.14 Using the unit with the AC power adapter..15 Power save function.15 Using the unit abroad..16 Language setting..17 Troubleshooting.. 42 Precautions.. 44 Maintenance.. 45 Disposing of the unit.. 46 Specifications. 47 Error Messages. 48

Copying data to the unit

Inserting and removing the Memory Stick media..19 Inserting and removing the CompactFlash card..21 Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage..23

Connecting to a computer

Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and computer..26
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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. The 40 GB hard disk of the HDD Photo Storage can store the equivalent of about 620 units of 64 MB media.

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

See the next page for a step-by-step guide.
Use as an external hard disk!

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. 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)

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)
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)
Identifying parts and controls

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A LCD display (page 11) Displays information such as battery indicator, the AC power adapter indicator, the CompactFlash/Microdrive indicator, the Memory stick indicator, the HDD capacity indicator, and the character information display. B CANCEL button (page 24) Cancels copying process and verifies the remaining internal hard disk space. C COPY button (page 23) Copies data from a Memory stick or CompactFlash card to the internal hard disk. When the unit is ready to copy, a Ready appears on the display. D (USB) Port (page 26) Connects to the supplied USB cable.
E Port cover (page 12) F ! (DC In) connector (page 14) Connects to the supplied AC power adapter. G Hand strap hole Allows a hand strap to be attached.
H Eject button (page 21) Ejects the CompactFlash card. I CompactFlash slot (page 21) Accepts a CompactFlash card. J Slot cover (page 12) K Memory Stick Slot (page 19) Accepts a Memory stick. L HOLD Switch (page 12) Lock the controls to prevent accidental button presses while carrying the unit. M ! (POWER) button (page 23) Turns the unit on and off. LCD

A Battery indicator (page 14) B AC power adapter indicator (page 15) C CompactFlash/Microdrive indicator (page 21) D Memory Stick indicator (page 19) E HDD capacity indicator (page 25) F Character information display
Locking the Controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls to prevent accidental button presses while carrying the device. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls.
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.
To unlock the controls Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite to that of the arrow.
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.
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

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.
To the ! (DC In) connector

To the AC outlet

When the AC power adapter is connected to the unit, the internal battery starts charging. A battery charge indicator appears on the display during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the LCD display shows FULL CHARGE before it turns off. The charging process takes about 4 hours at ambient temperature.
Battery charging in progress

Battery is fully charged

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 is considerably longer than when 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 10C (50F) 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.

Checking the remaining battery charge The remaining battery charge is indicated on the display. As the number of indicator bars decreases, less charge remains.
Indicator Remaining battery charge Description 75% ~ 100% 50% ~ 75% 25% ~ 50% 10% ~ 25% The AC power adapter is connected to the unit, or there is enough remaining battery charge to use the unit without connecting it to the AC power adapter. Preparations
The remaining battery charge is getting low, but is still sufficient to copy several more media. Connect the AC power adapter to charge the internal battery. If you continue using the unit without the AC power adapter, it will eventually turn off automatically.

0% ~ 10%

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.
Using the unit with the AC power adapter
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 14).

Power save function

When the unit is used stand-alone, it turns off automatically after remaining idle for 5 minutes, whether operating on internal power or through the AC power adapter. Simply restart the unit to resume operation.

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].

HDAC-M1

Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

Language setting

You can change the language to your own for the menus and the messages in the display.
Turn on the unit. Press the ! (power) button. The Welcome to SONY HDPS appears on the unit display.

Removing the CompactFlash card
Note Never remove the CompactFlash card during copy. Otherwise, data may be corrupted.
Push the eject button. The eject button sticks out.

Sticks out

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.
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 26). 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.
Remaining internal hard disk capacity appears on the display when no media is inserted in the drives of the unit.
Insert the Memory Stick or CompactFlash card into the unit. The READY (ready to copy) appears on the unit display.
Number of files to be copied
Number of folders to be copied
Note An error message appears on the display when an error has occurred. For details, see Error Messages (page 48).

Press COPY.

A folder is automatically created on the internal hard disk and the data is copied to the folder. While copying is in progress, the copy progress bar shows the copying status. When copying is done, the COMPLETED (copy completed) appears on the unit display.

Copy progress bar

Number of Number of folders folders copied to be copied Number of files copied Number of files to be copied
Note If the error message HDD Disk Full appears, the remaining space on the internal hard disk is insufficient to finish copying. Connect the unit to a computer and use the computer to delete unnecessary data on the internal hard disk of the unit. For details, see Deleting unnecessary files and folders (page 40). Hint If you want to cancel copying midway, press the CANCEL button. The message Paused appears on the display. To cancel copying, press the CANCEL button once more. To continue the copying, press the COPY button. Even if you cancel copying, the unit's internal hard disk capacity decreases slightly because folders are created on the internal hard disk of the unit when copying is initiated.

To verify the remaining capacity of the internal hard disk Remaining internal hard disk capacity appears on the display when no media is inserted in the drives of the unit.
The remaining capacity of the internal hard disk is displayed as follows:
Indicator Capacity 0 Indicator Capacity Copying data to the unit 21-25GB

26-30GB

6-10GB

31-35GB

11-15GB

36-40GB

16-20GB
To turn off the unit. Press the POWER button. The LCD display turns off when the unit does. The battery charging screen appears when the unit is recharging via the AC power adapter.
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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 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. When the unit is connected to a computer for the first time, the necessary programs are installed automatically.
Turn on the computer. Turn on the unit. Press the ! (power) button The Welcome to SONY HDPS appears on the unit display.
Open the port cover on the right side of the unit and connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) port. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of your computer.

1 To the

(USB) port
2 To the USB port of your computer
Note Correct operation is not guaranteed when the unit is connected to a USB hub. Establish a direct USB connection.
Once the unit is connected to the computer, the following display appears:
Insert a Memory Stick or CompactFlash card into the unit as necessary.
Hint To maintain battery performance, make sure that you charge the unit periodically by connecting the AC power adapter.
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 folder of a computer running Windows. Copying data from the computer to the unit also uses a similar procedure.
Note When the unit is connected to a computer with the USB cable, the COPY and CANCEL buttons on the unit are disabled.
With Windows 2000 or Windows Me
Double-click [My Computer].

The System Properties dialog box appears.
Verify that no other devices are shown. If other devices are shown, delete them. 1 On the [Hardware] tab, click [Device Manager].
2 Make sure that USB Mass Storage Device is displayed as a. If it 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. After the device is removed, disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. With Windows Me
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. If it 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. 2 Click [OK]. The device is removed. After the device is removed, disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.

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.
CompactFlash card Internal hard disk of the unit 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.
Double-click [Local Disk (G:)]. The contents of the internal hard disk of the unit are shown. Double-click [STORE.IPS].
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.
On the [Start] menu, click [My Documents]. 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.

Deleting unnecessary files and folders With Windows Right-click the file or folder that you want to delete, and then click [Delete] on the shortcut menu that appears. Alternately, you can drag the file to the recycle bin. With a Macintosh computer Drag the file or folder that you want to delete to the trash.
Using the unit as an external hard disk drive or reader/writer
The unit can be used as a USB-compatible external hard disk, functioning as a portable medium for data storage. The unit can also be used as a reader/writer of the Memory Stick or CompactFlash cards.
Notes When you use the unit as an external hard disk, the space available to copy data from a Memory Stick or CompactFlash card decreases according to the amount of data written to the disk. If there is not enough space to copy files, delete unnecessary data. Do not format the internal hard disk of the unit with Windows or your Macintosh computer. In particular, if formatted with Windows NTFS, you will no longer be able to use the unit. If you partition the internal hard disk of the unit, make sure that the file system of the first partition is FAT32. If you retouch images, change their names or change folder names of data on a Memory Stick or CompactFlash card with your computer, you may no longer be able to view them on a digital still camera. Hint 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/
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B 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 battery needs charging or if an error occurs while using the unit, the current condition of the unit appears in the message display. For details on error messages, see Error Messages (page 48).

Battery/power supply

Symptom The unit does not start. Cause/remedy c The internal battery may be depleted. Connect the AC power adapter and charge the battery (page 14). c Even when the internal battery is fully charged, it gradually loses charge if the unit is not used for an extended period of time, which can lead to reduced operating time. If you do not use the unit for a while, charge it before using the unit. c When the unit is shipped, the internal battery is not fully charged. It may therefore be empty by the time you receive it. c When using the unit on internal power at low temperatures, usage time may be radically reduced (page 14). c The performance of the internal battery gradually deteriorates, depending on the number of times it is charged, usage time, and storage period. Therefore, operating time may be reduced even if the battery is fully charged. This may mean that the battery needs to be replaced. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center regarding battery replacement.
The unit turns on briefly, but then turns off again.
The unit turns off unexpectedly. c 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. Restart the unit (page 23).
Symptom Cannot copy. Cause/remedy c Verify that the Memory Stick or CompactFlash card is inserted correctly and detected by the unit. When detected correctly, the Ready copy status appears in the unit display. c Verify that a Memory Stick and CompactFlash card are not inserted in the unit simultaneously. If so, remove one. c Verify whether there is enough free space on the internal hard disk. If necessary, delete unnecessary data (page 40). c Verify that the internal battery has an adequate remaining charge (page 15). c Verify whether the buttons are locked. Slide the Hold switch to the unlock position (page 12). Additional information
Using the HDD Photo Storage with a computer
Symptom Cannot copy. Cause/remedy c Verify that the unit is properly connected to the computer with the USB cable. If so, the drive of the unit is displayed on the computer screen (page 26). c When the unit is connected to a computer, the COPY button is disabled.

Affix the label so that it does not stick out beyond the label area. When storing or carrying a Memory Stick, keep it in a protective case. Do not touch the terminal of the Memory Stick with anything, including your fingers or metallic objects. Do not strike, bend, or drop the Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. Do not allow the Memory Stick to get wet. Do not use or store the Memory Stick in locations subject to: Extreme heat, such as in a closed car parked in the sun. Direct sunlight. Humidity or corrosive substances. Notes on using Memory Stick Duo Use a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen, to move the Memory Stick Duo write-protect switch. Do not write forcefully on the Memory Stick Duo memo area.
Make sure that the Memory Select switch is properly positioned to the side. When the switch is not positioned properly, the unit may be damaged or malfunction. Before inserting the Memory Stick in the slot of the unit, make sure that the memory you want to use is already selected. A Memory Stick with the Memory Select function allows the user to select the internal memory of the Memory Stick with the selector switch. Care must be taken in the following cases as the supported devices only detect the selected memory: Formatting is only processed for the selected memory. The remaining memory is only indicated for the selected memory. The error display is only served for the selected memory. It is detected separately from the unselected memory.

Additional information

Maintenance
Cleaning the cabinet Wipe the outside of the unit 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.
Write-protect switch Memo area
Notes on using the Memory Select function You cannot use multiple memory blocks simultaneously or continuously. 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.

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. To prevent the risk of damage and/or injury, never use any other battery except the one integrated in the unit. Do not remove the side panel or the internal battery of the unit unless you are about to permanently dispose of the unit. Removing the internal battery

Extract the tape from the inside of the unit with an elongated object, as illustrated.
Grab the extracted tape and partially pull the battery out of the unit.
Disconnect the AC power adapter and USB cable from the unit. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the side of the unit. You can see a tape on the side of the battery.
Disconnect the battery cable.
Remove the internal battery.
Connector USB (mini-B) 1 Power supply Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (internal) 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 7.5 W maximum Ambient conditions Operating temperature: 5C to 40C (40F to 104F) (temperature gradient less than 10C/hour (50F/hour)) Operating humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Notes The interior of the unit may become hot during operation. Before removing the internal battery, make sure that the unit has cooled down. Take care that no foreign object enters the unit while the internal battery is removed. Do not reinstall the internal battery into the unit once removed. When disposing of the internal battery, make sure that you conform to your local regulations.
Dimensions Approx. 92 mm (5 3/3/5/8 in.) (W H D) Mass Approx. 300 g (10.6 oz.)

Specifications

HDPS-M10 Storage capacity 40 GB (Formatted with FAT32. 1 GB amounts to 1,000,000,000 bytes.) Media slots Memory Stick slot 1 CompactFlash slot 1 Supported media See page 6. Interface USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed/Full-Speed)*
* If the connected computer does not support USB 2.0, transfer speed will be according to Full-speed USB (12 Mbps).
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 change without notice.
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Error Messages

Follow the instructions below if an error message appears on the display. Media error
Error Message code Meaning Corrective action
The Memory Stick Press the COPY button again to cannot be accessed restart copying. during copying.
Memory Stick format error

Format the Memory Stick.

Memory Stick error
The Memory Stick may be damaged. Use a different Memory Stick.
The CompactFlash card cannot be accessed during copying.
Press the COPY button again to restart copying.
CompactFlash card format error
Format the CompactFlash card.

CompactFlash card error

The CompactFlash card may be damaged. Use a different card.

Warning

Error Message code Meaning Internal hard disk full error Corrective action There is not enough free space on the internal hard disk. Delete any unnecessary data to free space. Delete some folders with the same name.
The number of folders with the same name has reached its maximum (999). Battery power alone is insufficient to perform copying.
Connect the AC power adapter.
Memory Stick and Eject either the CompactFlash card Memory Stick or CompactFlash card. double load error

Fatal error

Error Message code Meaning The internal hard disk on the unit cannot be accessed. Corrective action Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Internal hard disk format error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Error Message code

Meaning The internal hard disk cannot be detected.
Corrective action Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Memory Stick copy error

Reinsert the Memory Stick. If the error persists, use a different Memory Stick. Reinsert the CompactFlash card. If the error persists, use a different CompactFlash card.
CompactFlash card copy error
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HDD Photo Storage

Read Me First

HDPS-M10

2005 Sony Corporation

Safety regulations

WARNING

Keep away from children. If any part of the unit is swallowed, promptly see a doctor. 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 use only with power supply SONY, Model HDAC-M1. 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.

Caution

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 try to correct the interference by 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed in Technical Support. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purpose. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDPS-M10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Table of contents

Safety regulations.. 2 Introduction. 5 Accessories.. 5 What you can do with the HDD Photo Storage.. 6 Opening/closing the covers. 7 Powering the unit.. 8 Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage.. 9 Viewing data on the internal hard disk using a computer. 12 Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and computer.. 12 Checking the remaining battery charge and hard disk capacity. 16 PhotoDiary (the implemented software for Windows only). 17 Troubleshooting.. 18 Error Messages.. 18 Electric Specifications. 23 Technical Support.. 23

The following are trademarks of Sony Corporation: Memory Stick, , MagicGate Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, , MagicGate Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , MagicGate, and . 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. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and is licensed to the CompactFlash Association. 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 document, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition are referred to as Windows XP. In this document, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000. In this document, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HDD Photo Storage HDPS-M10. This document explains how to prepare your unit for use. For details about how to use the unit, refer to the operating instructions in PDF format on the hard disk of the unit. To locate the operating instructions, refer to ReadMe.html on the internal hard disk of the unit.

Accessories

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)
AC power adapter (1) (SONY, Model HDAC-M1)

Power cord (1)

Carrying case (1) Hand strap (1) Operating Instructions (on the hard disk) PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk) Read Me First (this document) (1) Warranty card (1)
What you can do with the HDD Photo Storage
Store 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. The 40 GB hard disk of the HDD Photo Storage can store the equivalent of about 620 units of 64 MB media.

For details, see Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage(page 9).
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. It can function as a USB2.0-compatible external hard disk, to provide data storage capacity to a computer. There is no need to install any special software or perform a setup procedure.
Copy image files to your computer.
View images on your computer.
For details, see Viewing data on the internal hard disk using a computer(page 12).
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.
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.

Powering the unit

To the ! (DC In) connector

To the AC outlet

Charging the battery When the AC power adapter is connected to the unit, the internal battery starts charging. A battery charge indicator appears on the display during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the LCD display shows FULL CHARGE before it turns off. The charging process takes about 4 hours at ambient temperature.
Battery charging in progress

Battery is fully charged

Confirming full battery charge After the charging process is complete, turn on the unit while the AC power adaptor is still connected, and make sure that the icon appears.

Battery icon

Hints The internal battery charges even when the unit is in use, as long as the AC power adapter is connected. However, the charge time is considerably longer than when the internal battery is charged as outlined above. If the unit has not been charged for some time, the internal battery level may be depleted. When the unit is turned on, the low battery level may cause the battery icon at the top left corner of the LCD display not to appear.

No battery icon

To recover, fully charge the battery using the supplied AC power adapter. Do not remove the adapter while charging is in progress.
Copying data to the HDD Photo Storage
Turn on the unit. Press the ! (power) button. The Welcome to SONY HDPS appears on the unit display.
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite to that of the arrow.

! (power) button

Remaining internal hard disk capacity appears on the display when no media is inserted in the drives of the unit.
Remaining internal hard disk capacity
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls to prevent accidental button presses while carrying the device. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls. To unlock the controls Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite to that of the arrow.
Insert the Memory Stick or CompactFlash card into the unit. READY (ready to copy) appears on the unit display.
The label should face up. Insert it in the v direction until you hear a click.
The label should face up. Insert it in the v direction all the way into the slot.
Notes An error message appears on the display when an error has occurred. For details, see Error Messages in the HDD Photo Storage Operating Instructions (PDF). 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. Insert one media at a time.

Press COPY.

CANCEL
A folder is automatically created on the internal hard disk and the data is copied to the folder. While copying is in progress, the copy progress bar shows the copying status. When copying is done, COMPLETED (copy completed) appears on the unit display.

Copy progress bar

Number of folders copied Number of files copied
Number of folders to be copied Number of files to be copied
Note If the error message HDD Disk Full appears, the remaining space on the internal hard disk is insufficient to finish copying. Connect the unit to a computer and use the computer to delete unnecessary data on the internal hard disk of the unit. For details, see Deleting unnecessary files and folders in the HDD Photo Storage Operating Instructions (PDF).

Remove the media.

Push in Release briefly and pull out

Push in fully

Pull out
Viewing data on the internal hard disk using 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. When the unit is connected to a computer for the first time, the necessary programs are installed automatically.
Turn on the computer. Turn on the unit. Press the ! (power) button The Welcome to SONY HDPS appears on the unit display.
Open the port cover on the right side of the unit and connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) port. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of your computer.

1 To the

(USB) port
2 To the USB port of your computer
Note Correct operation is not guaranteed when the unit is connected to a USB hub. Establish a direct USB connection.
Insert a Memory Stick and/or CompactFlash card into the unit as necessary.
Hint When you connect the unit to your computer, the internal battery automatically charges whether the unit is on or off. However, to maintain battery performance, make sure that you fully charge it periodically by connecting the AC power adapter.
Access the internal hard disk. When the operating system is Windows 2000 or Windows Me Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop, and then double-click the local disk icon that corresponds to the internal hard disk in the My Computer window.
CompactFlash card Memory Stick Internal hard disk of the unit
When using Windows XP Click [Start] - [My Computer], and then double-click the local disk icon that corresponds to the internal hard disk in the My Computer window.

Memory Stick

Internal hard disk of the unit

CompactFlash card

When using Macintosh Double-click the internal hard disk icon on the desktop.
Internal hard disk of the unit CompactFlash card Memory Stick
The STORE.IPS folder, HDPS folder, and the ReadMe.html file are displayed.
Notes Do not format the internal hard disk of the unit with Windows or your Macintosh computer. In particular, if formatted with Windows NTFS, you will no longer be able to use the unit. If you partition the internal hard disk of the unit, make sure that the file system of the first partition is FAT32. If the hard disk has been formatted using your computer or NTFS format, Error Code F20 will be shown on the LCD display when it is turned on while not connected to a computer. Reformat the internal hard disk. For details, see If an HDD Format Error (error code: F20) appears (page 21). Hints To delete files from the internal hard disk, see Deleting unnecessary files and folders in the HDD Photo Storage Operating Instructions (PDF). Always disconnect the unit from the computer properly. For details, see Disconnecting the USB cable from the computer or removing media in the HDD Photo Storage Operating Instructions (PDF). When the drives of the HDD Photo Storage do not appear on the computer, uninstall the device and turn it off. Power on the unit and wait for detection by the computer.

Checking the remaining battery charge and hard disk capacity
To verify the remaining battery charge The remaining battery charge is indicated on the display. As the number of indicator bars decreases, less charge remains.
Indicator Remaining battery capacity Description 75% ~ 100% 50% ~ 75% 25% ~ 50% 10% ~ 25% 0% ~ 10%
Connect the AC power adapter to charge the internal battery. The remaining battery charge is getting low, but is still sufficient to copy several more media. There is enough remaining battery charge to use the unit without connecting it to the AC power adapter.
To verify the remaining capacity of the internal hard disk Remaining internal hard disk capacity appears on the display when no media is inserted in the drives of the unit.
The used capacity of the internal hard disk is displayed as follows:
Indicator Used capacity 0 Indicator Used capacity 21-25GB

26-30GB

6-10GB

31-35GB

11-15GB

36-40GB

16-20GB
PhotoDiary (the implemented software for Windows only)
Photo Diary is a useful software that allows you to view and manage images stored in the unit using a computer. When the unit is connected to a computer, autosearch starts and newly stored images can then be copied to the computer.
Images can be viewed by the month, week, or day. You can easily edit and print images, as well as attach them to an e-mail.

Day Week Month

Hints For details on how to operate the software, see PhotoDiary help. For information on how to install PhotoDiary, refer to Readme.html on the internal hard disk of the unit.

Troubleshooting

In addition to this section, refer to the operating instructions of the unit and the documentation of your computer.
Symptom The unit does not start. Cause/remedy c The internal battery may be depleted. Connect the AC power adapter and charge the battery.
The unit turns off unexpectedly. c 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. Restart the unit. c Make sure that the USB Mass Storage Device With Windows 2000 or is not displayed as a in the Device Windows Me, the drive icon of Manager. If it is, delete it, disconnect the USB the unit does not appear in the cable from your computer, and then reconnect it. My Computer window. When the unit is turned on, there is no battery icon at the top left corner of the LCD display. HDD Format Error (error code:F20) is shown on the LCD display. The unit does not respond in hang up state. c Connect the AC power adapter and fully charge the battery. For details, see Charging the battery (page 8). c Reformat the internal hard disk. For details, see If an HDD Format Error (error code: F20) appears (page 21). c Wait for a few moments. If the drive status does not change, press the ! (POWER) button while holding down the COPY and CANCEL button. This will reset the drive. If RESET was performed during data copying, the data may not be valid. Please recopy the data.

Error Messages

Follow the instructions below if an error message appears on the display. Battery error
Error Message code Meaning The battery level is almost completely depleted. Corrective action Connect the AC power adapter and fully charge. For details, see Charging the battery (page 8).

Media error

Error Message code Meaning Corrective action
The Memory Stick Press the COPY button again to cannot be accessed restart copying. during copying.
Memory Stick format error

Format the Memory Stick.

Memory Stick error
The Memory Stick may be damaged. Use a different Memory Stick.
The CompactFlash card cannot be accessed during copying.
Press the COPY button again to restart copying.
CompactFlash card format error
Format the CompactFlash card.

CompactFlash card error

The CompactFlash card may be damaged. Use a different card.

Warning

Error Message code Meaning Internal hard disk full error Corrective action There is not enough free space on the internal hard disk. Delete any unnecessary data to free space. Delete some folders with the same name.
The number of folders with the same name has reached its maximum (999). Battery power alone is insufficient to perform copying.
Connect the AC power adapter.
Memory Stick and Eject either the CompactFlash card Memory Stick or CompactFlash card. double load error

Fatal error

Error Message code Meaning The internal hard disk on the unit cannot be accessed. Corrective action Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Internal hard disk format error
Reformat the internal hard disk. For details, see If an HDD Format Error (error code: F20) appears (page 21). If the unit still does not operate properly, contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Error Message code

Meaning The internal hard disk cannot be detected.
Corrective action Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Memory Stick copy error

Reinsert the Memory Stick. If the error persists, use a different Memory Stick. Reinsert the CompactFlash card. If the error persists, use a different CompactFlash card.
CompactFlash card copy error
If an HDD Format Error (error code: F20) appears Perform the following steps to format the units internal hard disk.

At first, connect the unit to a computer and backup your data. Then safely disconnect the drive. Error code F20 will be shown on the LCD display.
The following steps will erase all data on your hard disk.
Press the CANCEL button 5 times while holding the COPY button. The screen below will be displayed.
Press COPY button. The screen below will be displayed.
Press COPY button again to start the format. The screen below will be displayed. The hard disk data will be erased.
The screen below will be displayed upon format completion.
Press COPY for the final time.
Contact an authorized service center to restore all the applications originally supplied in the hard disk of the unit.

Electric Specifications

Power supply Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (internal) 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 7.5 W maximum Ambient conditions Operating temperature: 5 C to 40 C (40 F to 104 F) (temperature gradient less than 10 C/hour (50 F/hour)) Operating humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

Technical Support

Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Meyers, FL 33913 (800) 222-SONY (7669) www.sony.com/service
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