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About “Memory Stick”
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About “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile IC
(Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially
designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among
“Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is
removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external
data storage.
“Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size
and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size. Once attached to
a Memory Stick Duo adapter, “Memory Stick Duo” turns
to the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus can
be used with products compliant with standard “Memory
Stick.”
Types of “Memory Stick”
There are five types of “Memory Stick” depending on
various uses.
• “Memory Stick PRO”
The “Memory Stick PRO” is a “Memory Stick” that
allows faster data transfer rates in devices that support it.
It also incorporates MagicGate copyright protection
technology.
• “Memory Stick-R”
Data stored in this type of “Memory Stick” is not
overwritten. It can be used only with equipment
compatible with “Memory Stick-R”. Data that requires
MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be
stored on this type.
• “Memory Stick”
Any type of data except copyright-protected data that
requires MagicGate copyright protection technology can
be stored.
• “MagicGate Memory Stick”
Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection
technology.
• “Memory Stick-ROM”
Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. Recording or
erasing data cannot be done with this type.
• “Memory Stick” (with memory select function)
Equipped with multiple memories (128 MB). You can
select the memory to use with the memory select switch
on the back of the “Memory Stick”. You cannot use
different memories simultaneously or continuously.
Available types of “Memory Stick” for the
unit
You can use “Memory Stick PRO”, “Memory Stick”, and
“MagicGate Memory Stick” with the unit. However,
because the unit does not support the MagicGate
standards, data recorded with the unit is not subject to
MagicGate copyright protection.
Notes on “Memory Stick Duo”
• To use “Memory Stick Duo” with this unit, attach it to
the Memory Stick Duo adapter before inserting it into
the unit.
• Be sure to attach “Memory Stick Duo” to the adapter
with the correct orientation.
• Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter with the
correct orientation. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
• Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter without
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may result in
malfunction of the unit.
What is MagicGate?
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses
encryption technology.
Format that can be displayed with this unit
The unit can display the picture files recorded on a
“Memory Stick” in the following format:
• Image files (DCF-compatible) compressed in the JPEG
(Joint Photographic Experts Group) format (extension:
.jpg)
• Image files of up to 2048 × 1536 pixels can be displayed.
Progressive JPEG is not supported.
Before using a “Memory Stick”
• When you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect tab to
“LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.
• Use a sharp object, such as a ballpoint pen, to move the
“Memory Stick Duo” erasure prevention switch.
• Data may be damaged if:
- You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit
while it is reading or writing data.
- You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to
the effects of static electricity or electric noise.
Note
Terminal
Write-protect tab
Labelling position
