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Notes on “Memory Stick”
What is a “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and
versatile 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, the “Memory Stick” can also be
used for external data storage.
Types of “Memory Stick”
There are two types of “Memory Stick”:
– “MagicGate Memory Stick” that is equipped
with “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology.
– “Memory Stick” that is not equipped with
“MagicGate” copyright protection
technology.
When you purchase the “Memory Stick” for this
unit, be sure to ask for the “Memory Stick”
distinguished by the logo
, or “MG Memory
Stick” distinguished by the logo
.
Note
The Memory capacity of a “MagicGate Memory Stick”
supported by this product is 128MB.
What is “MagicGate”?
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection
technology for “MagicGate Memory Stick” and
compliant products, such as Network Walkman.
Authentication ensures that protected content is
transferred only between compliant devices and
“MagicGate Memory Stick,” and that protected
content is recorded and transferred in an
encrypted format to prevent unauthorized
copying or playback.
Notes on use
To avoid damaging data, do not
– release the “Memory Stick” or unplug the
USB cable during reading or writing of data.
– use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject
to static electricity or electric noise.
On formatting the “Memory Stick”
The “Memory Stick” is shipped with a FAT
format as the standard format.
To format the “Memory Stick,” follow the
instructions, see “Formatting an “MG Memory
Stick”” on page 41.
When formatting the “Memory Stick,” do not use
the format function on the Windows Explorer.
“FORMAT ERROR” (page 67) is displayed and
you cannot play back using this unit.
On handling the “Memory Stick”
• When the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention
switch is set to “LOCK,” data cannot be
recorded, erased or edited. (
B
)
• The tactile protrusion on the rear surface of
“MagicGate Memory Stick” distinguishes it
from a general “Memory Stick.” (
C
)
• Do not touch the “Memory Stick” connector
with your finger or metallic objects. (
A
)
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to the
“Memory Stick.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick.”
• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a
location that is subject to:
– Extremely high temperature, such as in a car
parked in the sun
– Direct sunlight
– High humidity or corrosivation
• To prolong the life of the “Memory Stick,” use
the supplied storage case.
• Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the label space. (
D
)
• Attach the label so that it does not stick out
from the proper attachment location.
• Do not attach new labels over old labels.
• Replace the label if it begins to peel off.
Note
If the label is not attached correctly, it may jam the
“MG Memory Stick” in the unit.
For recording music
data
For storing/restoring
non-music data
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A B
C
D
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