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On the “Memory Stick Duo” media

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

“Memory Stick” media type	Recording/
	Playback

Memory Stick Duo	a*1
(with MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo	a*2
(without MagicGate)
MagicGate Memory Stick	a*1*2
Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo	a*1
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo	a*1*3

*1) “Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 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.

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

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

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

•“Memory Stick Duo” media 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” media and the equipment used.

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

•Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

–When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation.

–When the “Memory Stick Duo” media 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” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media 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

Others

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