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On the “Memory Stick”

A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. 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/

 

Playback

Memory Stick (without

—

MagicGate)

 

 

 

Memory Stick (with

—

MagicGate)

 

 

 

Memory Stick Duo (without

a

MagicGate)

 

 

 

Memory Stick Duo (with

a*1*2

MagicGate)

 

 

 

MagicGate Memory Stick

—

 

 

MagicGate Memory Stick

a*1

Duo

 

 

 

Memory Stick PRO

—

 

 

Memory Stick PRO Duo

a*1*2*3

*1 “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 this camera.

*2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.

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

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

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

Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)

•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

Some “Memory Stick Duo” cards do not have a write-protect switch. On “Memory Stick Duo” with this switch, the position and shape may vary depending on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

•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.

•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.

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