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About a “Memory Stick”
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About a “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a new 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” media are available in three sizes:
standard size, compact “Memory Stick Duo” size, and the
smallest “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”
1)
) size. Once
attached to a Memory Stick Duo adapter, a “Memory Stick
Duo” is the same size as a standard “Memory Stick,” and
as a result can be used with products requiring a standard
“Memory Stick.” Also, once attached to a standard-size
M2 adaptor, a “Memory Stick Micro” is the same size as a
standard “Memory Stick,” and as a result can be used with
products requiring a standard “Memory Stick.”
1) “M2” is an abbreviation for “Micro Memory Stick.”
Types of “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is available in the following six types to
meet various requirements in functions.
“Memory Stick”
Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data
that requires the “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology.
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
Equipped with the “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology.
“Memory Stick” (“MagicGate”/High-Speed
Transfer Compatible)
Equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology and allows high-speed data transfer.
This type of “Memory Stick” can be used with products
requiring a “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,”
and “Memory Stick PRO.”
1)
Your camcorder is not compliant with high-speed data
transfer with this type of “Memory Stick.”
1) Operation is not guaranteed for all of the compliant products (Some
products may not accept this type of “Memory Stick.”)
“Memory Stick-ROM”
Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. You cannot record on
“Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the pre-recorded data.
“Memory Stick” (with Memory Select Function)
Composed of multiple 128 MB memory units.
The mechanical switch at the back of the “Memory Stick”
allows you to select the memory unit to be used depending
on usage.
The memory units cannot be used simultaneously and
continuously.
“Memory Stick PRO”
“Memory Stick” with “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology, exclusive for “Memory Stick PRO”-compliant
products.
Available types of “Memory Stick”
You can use a “Memory Stick” or a “MagicGate Memory
Stick” with your camcorder.
(32, 64 and 128 MB compatible)
You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” alone with your
camcorder. To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your
camcorder, you must attach it to an optional Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without
the adaptor, it may become stuck in the slot and be
impossible to remove.
Note on data read/write speed
Data read/write speed may vary depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick”
compliant product you use.
What is “MagicGate”?
“MagicGate” is copyright protection technology that uses
encryption technology.
Before using a “Memory Stick”
• When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention
switch to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or
erased.
• 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.
• We recommend that you make a backup copy of
important data that you record on the “Memory Stick”.
Note
Terminal
Write-protect tab
Labelling position
