On the “Memory Stick Duo”

A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” functions.

“Memory Stick” type

Recording/

 

Playback

Memory Stick Duo

a*1

(without MagicGate)

 

 

 

Memory Stick Duo

a*2

(with MagicGate)

 

 

 

MagicGate Memory Stick

a*1*2

Duo

 

 

 

Memory Stick PRO Duo

a*2*3

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

a*2*3*4

*1) The camera is not compatible with high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.

*2) “Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera.

*3) [640(Fine)] size movies can be recorded.

*4) The camera is not compatible with 8-bit parallel data transfer. Supports 4-bit parallel data transfer equivalent to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro”.

A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.

Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the equipment used.

Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while reading or writing data.

Data may be corrupted 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.

We recommend backing up important data on a hard disk of your computer.

Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.

Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

When you carry or store the “Memory Stick Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.

Do not touch the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal object.

Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick Duo”.

Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo”.

Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to water.

Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Otherwise, a malfunction may result.

Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions:

High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight

Locations exposed to direct sunlight

Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present

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