Sony VAIO PCG-R505GCP, User Manual

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VAIO Computer Quick Start
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Using Memory Stick Media
This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity
exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium is specially designed for
exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is
removable, the media can be used for external data storage.
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Selecting Memory Stick media
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Inserting Memory Stick media
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Viewing the contents
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Write-protecting Memory Stick media
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Formatting Memory Stick media
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Removing Memory Stick media
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Frequently asked questions
Selecting Memory Stick media
The following two types of Memory Stick® media can be used with your
computer:
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MagicGate™ Memory Stick media (hereafter called MG Memory Stick
media), which is provided with copyright protection
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Memory Stick media, which does not have the same copyright
protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media
Some music files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG
Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media.You can also use
MagicGate media-compatible devices to record and playback music when they
are connected to your computer.
You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media. For example, you can
copy an ordinary file on a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music.
What is MagicGate Memory Stick media?
MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of
authentication and encryption technology. Authentication technology ensures
that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media.
Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent
unauthorized duplication or playback.