Usage Notes
“Memory Stick” Media
Notes on using “Memory Stick” media
Terminal
Write- Protected switch
Label area
•Do not remove “Memory Stick” media while data is being read or written.
•Data may be damaged if:
–You remove “Memory Stick” media or disconnect the USB cable while data is being read or written.
–You use “Memory Stick” media in a place where it is susceptible to static electricity or electric noise.
•We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data in “Memory Stick” media.
•Do not touch the terminal of “Memory Stick” media with anything including your fingers or metalic objects.
•Do not bent, drop or put a big impact on “Memory Stick” media.
•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick” media.
•Keep “Memory Stick” media away from water.
•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick” media under an unfavorable condition as below:
–Extremely hot place (such as in a parked car with windows closed in summer, a spot under direct sunlight, or near an electrical appliance that radiates heat).
–Humid place.
–Place near corrosive substances.
•If you set
•Do not stick anything other than the supplied labels on the label area of “Memory Stick” media.
•Stick a label precisely within the label area. Make sure that the label does not go beyond the area.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo” media
Terminal
Write- |
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Protected |
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switch | Memo area |
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•When you use “Memory Stick Duo” media without
•When you use “Memory Stick Duo” media with
•Use an object with a sharp tip to move the
•Do not press on the memo area strongly when writing.
Other Points to Note
Media formatting
Do not format (initialize) memory cards with a computer. If you format a memory card with a computer, devices such as digital cameras and mobile phone may not be able to use it due to differences in format type (FAT size, cluster size, hard disk type, or super floppy disk type). If you use a digital camera, format memory cards with your camera, instead.
Restrictions on DOS mode
In Windows, the reader/ writer does not operate in DOS mode.
To use the reader/writer, start up Windows.
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