14 using the hard disk drive (secure mode) – Sony VGP-UHDP04 User Manual

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Using the hard disk drive (secure mode)

If you use the hard disk drive registered with wireless key, you need to
perform the following procedures each time you connect the USB cable to
the computer. Furthermore, you may also need to use the procedures after:

• restarting the computer

• returning from hibernation

• returning from standby mode.

1

Turn on the computer then connect the USB cable (page 8).

The LOCK indicator lights and the blue light of the wireless key
receiver flashes.

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Tips

• If you do not operate the hard disk drive for more than about 8 seconds, while the

blue light of the wireless key receiver flashes, the hard disk drive turns off. In this
case, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.

• If you use the Windows 2000 operating system, when the hard disk drive turns off,

“Unsafe Removal of Device” appears.

2

Touch the wireless key receiver with either registered
wireless key.

The UNLOCK indicator lights and the hard disk drive is recognized by
the computer.

Note

The blue light may flash after recognizing the hard disk drive on some computers
when returning from hibernation mode or restarting. In this case, touch the wireless
key receiver with the wireless key again.

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