•On a “Memory Stick” formatted on a computer: A “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
•Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use.
To prevent accidental erasure of images
Slide the
The position and shape of the
Back of the “Memory Stick”
Terminal
Notes on use
Image data may be damaged in the following cases. Compensation for damaged image data will not be made.
–If you eject the “Memory Stick,” turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick” (while the access lamp is lit or flashing).
–If you use the “Memory Stick” near magnets
or magnetic fields.
It is recommended you take a
On handling
Labeling area Attach the label within the designated labeling area.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick.”
•Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”
•Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet.
•Do not insert any objects other than a compliant “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. It may cause a malfunction.
On location for use
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” in the following locations.
–Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer.
–Places under direct sunlight.
–Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases.
Note on using the “Memory Stick Duo”
You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder after inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
You may damage the “Memory Stick Duo” or the “Memory Stick” slot on your camcorder in the following situations.
–When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor into the “Memory Stick” slot on your camcorder.
–When you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” in the wrong direction.
If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without a Memory Stick Duo adaptor by mistake, hold the camcorder so the “Memory Stick” slot is facing down, then hold the lid aside using a toothpick or similar object to let the “Memory Stick Duo” slide out.
Keep the following notes in mind when handling a “Memory Stick.”
•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.
•Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminal.
Notes on using the “Memory Stick PRO”
•The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick” that can be used on your camcorder is 1 GB (512 MB for a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”).
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