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Additional Information
About the “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a compact-size IC recording
medium with a large capacity. It has been
designed not only for exchanging/sharing digital
data among “Memory Stick” compatible
products, but also for serving as an insertable/
removable external storage medium that can save
data.
Types of “Memory Stick Duo” that
the system can use
With the system, you can use the following types
of “Memory Stick Duo.”*
• Memory Stick Duo (Not compatible with
MagicGate)
• MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
• Memory Stick PRO Duo
*
The system has been demonstrated as operable
with a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 4 GB or
smaller. However, we do not guarantee the
operations of all the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
Notes
•
This system supports only the reading of data on a
“Memory Stick Duo.” “Memory Stick Duo” formatting
and writing cannot be performed.
•
This system does not support parallel high-speed
data transfer.
•
Standard-size “Memory Stick” cannot be used in this
system.
•
When using a “Memory Stick Duo,” make sure to
check correct insertion direction. Wrong usage may
cause trouble with the system.
•
Do not place the “Memory Stick Duo” within the
reach of a small child to prevent him from swallowing
it by accident.
•
Avoid removing the “Memory Stick Duo” from the
system while the system is reading data.
•
Data may be damaged in such occasions:
– “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or the system is
turned off during a read operation.
– “Memory Stick Duo” is used in a location subject to
static electricity or electrical noises.
•
We recommend that you save backup of the
important data.
•
Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
•
Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
•
Do not allow the “Memory Stick Duo” to get wet.
•
Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” in a
location that is subject to:
– Extremely high temperature, such as in a car
parked in the sun
– Direct sunlight
– High humidity or places with corrosive substances
•
Do not touch the “Memory Stick Duo” connector with
your finger or metallic objects.
•
You cannot record, edit or delete data if you slide the
write-protect switch to LOCK.
•
When you slide the write-protect switch of the
“Memory Stick Duo,” use a thin-pointed device.
•
When you use a “Memory Stick Duo” without the
write-protect switch, be careful not to edit or delete
the data by accident.
•
When you write on the memo area of the attached
label, do not write forcefully.
•
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick Duo,” put
it in the case supplied with it.
Connector
Write-protect
switch
Memo area
