Sony DSC-U50 On “Memory Stick”, Playback, Recording, “Memory Stick” type, Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo”

On “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.

The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.

	“Memory Stick” type	Recording/
	“Memory Stick” type	Playback

	Memory Stick	×

	Memory Stick Duo	a

	MagicGate Memory	×
	Stick	×
	Stick

	MagicGate Memory	a*
	Stick Duo	a*
	Stick Duo

	Memory Stick PRO	×

	Memory Stick PRO Duo	a*

*“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 this camera.

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

Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo”

•You cannot record, edit, or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch** to LOCK with a fine-tipped object.

Terminal

Write-protect switch**

Memo area

The position or the shape of the write-protect switch** may differ depending on the “Memory Stick Duo” you use.

**The “Memory Stick Duo” supplied with this camera does not have a write-protect switch.

•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 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.

•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 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 use or keep 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