overview (continued) What is “MagicGate”? “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for “MagicGate Memory Stick” and compliant
products, such as Network Walkman Authentication ensures that protected content is
transferred only between compliant devices and “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and that protected
content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or
playback
Notes on use To avoid damaging data, do not
- release the “Memory Stick” or unplug the USB cable during reading or writing of data
- use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to static electricity or electric noise
On formatting the “Memory Stick” The “Memory Stick” is shipped with a FAT format as the standard format
To format the “Memory Stick,” please use devices conformable with the “Memory Stick ”
When formatting the “Memory Stick,” do not use the format function on the Windows Explorer
“FORMAT ERR” (page 28) is displayed and you cannot playback using Network Walkman To
format the “Memory Stick,” do one of the following:
*Follow the instructions, “To format the ‘Memory Stick”’ on page 21
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Use the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software
For details on how to use the OpenMG Jukebox, refer to the online Help for Network Walkman
On the Windows Explorer When you connect Network Walkman to your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can
display the data recorded on a “Memory Stick” as an external drive (for example, as the D drive)
using the Windows Explorer
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Data is stored in a falder called “Hifi” Folder Do not edit data that is stored in the “Hifi” Folder
You cannot playback data that has been copied or edited using the Windows Explorer
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You can display data that has been recorded on other “Memory Stick” compatible devices
CJPEG data, MPEG data, etc )
For information on how to handle data except in the “Hifi” Folder, refer to the instruction manual
that comes with the equipment with which the recording has been done
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