Using Memory Stick® Media
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✍Do not insert the media in the wrong direction as this may damage the connector pins in the slot or the media itself.
!Warning: When copying data between Memory Stick media with different memory capacity, use the drag and drop method to copy data. Do not use the Copy Disk function of Windows. The Copy Disk function will result in the loss of the installed memory.
To remove a Memory Stick media
Make sure the access light is off. Push the media in toward the computer. When the media comes out, pull it out. The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the media.
✍When the media's erasure prevention switch is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased.
Before using Memory Stick media, you should back up important data.
Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing data before removing it. If the media is removed prematurely, a blue screen with an error message appears, prompting you to continue or exit.
To avoid damaging data:
❏Do not remove a media or turn off the power while the access light is on.
❏Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
❏Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects.
❏Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media.
❏Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the media.
❏Do not disassemble or modify the media.
❏Do not allow the media to get wet.
❏Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to:
•Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun
•Direct sunlight
•High humidity or places with corrosive substances
To prolong the life of the media, use the supplied storage case. See the instructions that come with your media for more information on use.
