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Notes on use

Specifications

Interface
Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)*
Port type Type A USB port
Power Supply
USB bus power (no external power supply)
Compatible OSs
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Mac OS 9.0 and higher
Capacity 512MB, 1GB, 2GB
Operating temperature range
0 to 35°C ( 32 to 95°F )
Operating humidity range 10 to 90% (with no condensation)
Storage temperature range
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Storage humidity range 10 to 90% (with no condensation)
External dimensions
20 x 11 x 78 mm (including cap)
Weight Approximately 13 g (including cap)
Accessories
Operating Instructions, Warranty Card
* Some computers or operating systems do not support USB2.0. In that case, please use a USB1.1 interface.
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Operating Systems Compatibility

OS
MICROVAULT(USB Flash Drive) Software
Windows XP Professional / Home Edition *1
Windows 2000 Professional *2
Windows Me
Mac OS 9.0 and higher -
Mac OS X and higher
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MICROVAULT
(USB Flash Drive)

Plug&Play(Driverless)
Software Software (Password Lock, PC Lock, AutoZip, Auto Login) can be used.
*1 SP1 or later
*2 SP3 or later
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Download

Password Lock software
Password Lock is software that allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized read/write access to all or part of Micro Vault. Password Lock creates a security drive that does not appear until access is unlocked by entering the password, preventing other people from accessing your data.

Please download the software and copy it on to the desktop or on the MICROVAULT. This software is compatible with Windows Me, 2000, and XP only.(No compatible with Windows 98/98SE.)
download (Size : 2.14MB)
AutoZip software
AutoZip is a convenient application that compresses files just by drag & drop the files to the "Zip" folder on the Micro Vault. AutoZip allows you to use the limited capacity for more.

Note
* At first, please confirm the README file included in the downloaded file.
* You can use AutoZip with Windows 2000/Me/XP.
* Administrator rights are required when using Windows 2000/XP.
* Please compress/uncompress one file at a time. Do not compress/uncompress groups of files.
* Valid for a file of 5MB or less.
download (Size : 420KB)
How to use AutoZip(Flash Demo)FlashDemo
PC Lock software
PC Lock prevents the theft of important data from your personal computer by locking the computer using a key.

Note
* At first, please confirm the README file included in the downloaded file.
* Please use PC Lock with Windows 2000/Me/XP.
* Administrator rights are required when using Windows 2000/XP.
* Do not lock another personal computer using a locked Micro Vault.
download (Size : 716KB)
How to use PC Lock(Flash Demo)FlashDemo
Auto Login software
Auto Login is a convenient application that automatically enters IDs and passwords from a database created on the Micro Vault to Web sites. With Auto Login, you could carry all your IDs and Passwords with you on the Micro Vault.

Note
* At first, please confirm the README file included in the downloaded file.
* Auto Login can be used on Windows Me/2000/XP.
* You must login as the Administrator when using Windows 2000/ XP.
* IE5.5 or higher is required.
* You can use Auto Login when two input items such as an ID and password are required. Auto Login will not operate when only one item or three or more items are required.
* Auto Login will not operate when separate windows open for ID and password entry.
* The URL to be accessed must be the same. (If the access point differs, it is likely that the URL may not be the same even if you are accessing the same Web site.)
download (Size : 1.26MB)
How to use Auto Login(Flash Demo)FlashDemo
Operating Instructions
PDF of Operating Instruction can be downloaded.
download (Size : 738MB)
Format software
When the Micro Vault does not operate well, please download the format software from a "download" button and re-format the Micro Vault.
download (Size : 181KB)
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Caution

Keep away from children. If swarrowed,promptly see a doctor.

Notes on use

Following softwares are not compatible for the usage at Internet Explorer 7 environment.
- Password Lock
- AutoZip
- PC Lock
- Auto Login
When using a hub, make sure it is self-powered.
When formatting the Micro Vault device, use the format software which you can download from this website.To avoid any changes of the specifications, do not format the device in any other way.
Please note that some computers do not start up and recover from sleep mode. This is due to the BIOS settings.
It is recommended that the Micro Vault device is treated with care. If an excess force is added to the device when plug in/out or when it is inserted, it might be the case that the computer's USB connector is damaged or that, though rarely, the device is not recognized correctly. In case it happens and the condition does not improve after repeating some plug in & out, please contact our customer service center which is most convenient to your access.
Sony Micro Vault is formatted with an exclusive software to best perform the High-Speed USB's high transfer rate. If formatted using any other software, it is possible that the performance deteriorates or that a data error happens depending on the computers or on the OS. Should any of such conditions happen, it is highly recommended to download and format the device again using 'Sony Micro Vault Format Software'. (Be sure to backup your files before re-formatting)
  Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 
Special notice about transfer or disposal of this product
Even after erasing files or formatting the Micro Vault by using the normal procedure, data previously stored on the Micro Vault will still be present and can be retrieved or reused with the help of special software.
In order to prevent security risks and other problems, we recommend to completely erase any sensitive data, using commercial software available for this purpose.
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