About a “Memory Stick”

What is “Memory Stick”?

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.

“Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size. Once attached to a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter, “Memory Stick Duo” turns to the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus can be used with products compliant with standard “Memory Stick”.

Types of “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick” is available in the following four types to meet various requirements in functions.

“Memory Stick-R”

Stored data are not overwritten. You can write data to “Memory Stick-R” with “Memory Stick-R” compatible products only. Copyright protected data that requires MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be written to “Memory Stick-R”.

“Memory Stick”

Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data that requires the MagicGate copyright protection technology.

“MagicGate Memory Stick”

Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology.

“Memory Stick-ROM”

Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. You cannot record on “Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the pre-recorded data.

Available types of “Memory Stick”

You can use a “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick” with your product.

Note

You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your product.

Note on data read/write speed

Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use.

What is MagicGate?

MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.

Before using a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labelling position

•When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention switch to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

•Data may be damaged if:

-You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit while it is reading or writing data.

-You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or electric noise.

•We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on the “Memory Stick”.

Notes

•Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the “Memory Stick” labelling position.

•Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labelling position.

•Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.

•Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with anything, including your finger or metallic objects.

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

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

•Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.

•Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that is:

-Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun

-Under direct sunlight

-Very humid or subject to corrosive substances

“Memory Stick” access indicator

If the access indicator is turned on or is flashing, data is being read from or written to the “Memory Stick”. At this time, do not shake the computer or product or subject them to shock. Do not turn off the power of the computer and product or remove the “Memory Stick”. This may damage the data.

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