About the “Memory Stick Duo”
The “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. The “Memory Stick Duo” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick Duo” compatible products. Because it is removable, the “Memory Stick Duo” can also be used for external data storage.
If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adapter, it becomes the same size as a standard “Memory Stick” and can be used on equipment that supports the
•“Memory Stick,”“ ,” and
“MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“Memory Stick Duo” and
“ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
“” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“MagicGate” and “” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Types of “Memory Stick”
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“Memory Stick Duo” | a | |
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“Memory Stick Duo” |
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“MagicGate Memory Stick | a*1 | |
Duo” | ||
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“Memory Stick PRO Duo” | a*1*2 |
*1 Data that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be recorded or played on this camera.
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Notes on the “Memory Stick Duo”
•Before using a “Memory Stick Duo” with equipment that supports the
•This camera does not accommodate the
•Make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction. Incorrect usage may cause damage to the equipment.
Protecting data
Slide the erasure prevention switch to the LOCK position if the “Memory Stick Duo” has an erasure prevention switch. In this position, you cannot delete images (page 40), set the print option (page 41), or format the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 43).
Be careful not to erase data by mistake if the “Memory Stick Duo” does not have an erasure prevention switch.
Use a pointed object to slide the erasure prevention switch.
Damage to data
Data may be damaged in the following cases:
•when the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation
•when the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
Precautions on handling a “Memory Stick Duo”
Observe the following precautions:
Using a “Memory Stick Duo” on other equipment
Before using a “Memory Stick Duo” on equipment that supports the
Precautions on storing a “Memory Stick Duo”
Do not leave a “Memory Stick Duo” in a location that is subject to:
•extremely high temperature such as in a
•direct sunlight
•high humidity or corrosive substances
Note on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” that can be used with this camera is 512 MB. A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a memory capacity over 512 MB is not supported by this camera.
•Keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in its case when you carry or store it.
•Do not touch the “Memory Stick Duo” connector with your finger or metallic objects.
•Do not bend, drop, or subject the “Memory Stick Duo” to strong shock.
•Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.”
•Do not allow the “Memory Stick Duo” to get wet.
Additional Information
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