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Preparations _______________
Copying data to the unit _____
HDD Connecting to a computer ____
Additional information _______
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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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
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Table of contents Safety regulations ...........................2 With Windows XP ..................... 31 With a Macintosh computer ....... 34 What you can do with the HDD Photo Storage ............................................4 Data storage locations and folder names ............................................ 36 Media types that can be used with the HDD Photo Storage ........................6 Using the unit as an external hard disk drive or reader/writer .................... 37 About
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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 Remove Copy! 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 Digital camera Storage can store the equivalent of about 620 units of 64 MB media. HDD Photo Storage Connect to a computer! Using the supplied USB cable, you can easily transfer d
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Copying images to your computer 1 Prepare the HDD Photo Storage and your computer (page 23). 2 Copy image files to your computer (page 24). 3 View images on your computer. 5
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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 Read/write on HDD “Memory Stick” types Photo Storage “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” (with the Memory Select function) Yes “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick” (MagicGate/High-speed transfer compatible) *1*2 Yes “Memory Stick Duo” (MagicGate/High-speed transfer compatible) “MagicGate Memory Stick” *1 Yes “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick PRO” *1
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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. 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” ty
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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 f
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Identifying parts and controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 qa qs 9 8 7 qf qd 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) 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. C CF (CompactFlash) indicator (page 18) When you use the unit stand-alone and a CompactFlash car
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HDD HDD HDD 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. 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. O Hand strap hook Serves to attach the hand strap. Opening/closing the covers You ca
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HDD 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. Click 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
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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. HDD Photo Storage unit (1) USB cable (1) AC power adapter (1) Power cord (1) Indicator label (1) (SONY, Model HDAC-M1/ MCS-AC1) Carrying case (1) Hand strap (1) Operating Instructions (this document) PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk) Read Me First (1) Warranty card (1) Affix
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Preparations OWER 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. The 1 e (power) indicator flashes during charging.
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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 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. Remaining battery Indicator Description capacity There is enough remaining charge in the internal battery to use the unit without Lit green
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Preparations 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/ MCS-AC1 [a] [b] Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. 15
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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 illust
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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. Push in Release briefly and pull out 17 CF CF
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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. The label should face up. Insert it in the v direction all the way into the slot. 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 car
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Copying data to the unit 2 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. 19 MS MS
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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
