Sony MSAC-USM1, Operating Instructions Manual

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On “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a new-generation IC storage media that is ultra-small
and lightweight and has far greater storage capacity than floppy disks. The
media can be used not only for transferring data between “Memory Stick”
compatible products, but also as a removable, external storage media for
storing data.
“Memory Stick” is available in standard size and a smaller size called
“Memory Stick Duo.” When “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, the size becomes the same as the standard-
sized “Memory Stick” to allow use with products that are compatible with
the standard-sized “Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick” types that can be used with
this unit
* Five types of “Memory Stick” are available to suit your needs.
“Memory Stick PRO”
This type of “Memory Stick” can only be used with products that are
compatible with “Memory Stick PRO,” and the media features built-in
copyright-protection technology (“MagicGate”). (You need the application
software programs compatible with copyright-protection technology to
use copyright-protection technology of “Memory Stick PRO” with this
unit.)
“Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” that allows recording of all kinds of data with the
exception of data requiring copyright-protection technology
(“MagicGate”).
“Memory Stick Duo” (MagicGate/High-speed data Transfer
compatible)
“Memory Stick Duo” is a “Memory Stick” with the “MagicGate” copyright
protection technology, and supports high-speed data transfer. You can use
this unit with “Memory Stick” compatible devices and “Memory Stick
PRO” compatible devices. (The transfer speed varies depending on the
“Memory Stick” compatible device used.)