•Only handle discs by the edges. Never touch the recording surface.
•Do not write on discs (except with a
•Do not store discs in dusty, dirty, or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near
•Avoid spilling liquid on discs.
•To protect important data, always keep discs in their protective cases.
The playback conditions for DVD- Video discs are sometimes determined by software manufacturers. Because the drive plays back discs as determined by the software manufacturer, some drive functions may not always work as expected. When playing back DVD- Video discs, refer to the instructions accompanying each disc.
Make sure that you take the following precautions when handling “Memory Stick” to ensure
the safety of your data.
•“Memory Stick” are formatted at the time of manufacture. There is no need to reformat them. Formatting a “Memory Stick” with your computer may cause access problems when inserting it into other “Memory Stick” compatible devices.
•To use a “Memory Stick” formatted with a computer, reformat it with a “Memory Stick” compatible device.
•“Memory Stick” compatible devices require the “MemoryStick.ind” file on the “Memory Stick”. Do not delete this file.
•Do not attempt to defragment or compress the “Memory Stick” drive.
•Data may be lost if:
-A “Memory Stick” is removed from the drive or the computer is turned off while reading or writing data.
-A “Memory Stick” is subjected to an electrostatic discharge or electrostatic noise.
•When affixing labels to “Memory Stick”, only use “Memory Stick” labels. Do not use other types of labels.
•When storing or carrying a “Memory Stick”, keep it in its original case.
•Avoid touching the connector or making it come in contact with metallic objects.
•Do not drop, bend, or submit
“Memory Stick” to external shock.
•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”.
•Avoid dropping liquids on “Memory Stick”.
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