Sony PDW-F355L Precautions, Before using a “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick” access indicator

Note

To use “Memory Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your product, an adaptor needs to be attached.

Note on data read/write speed

Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use.

What is MagicGate?

MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.

Before using a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labelling position

•When you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect tab to “LOCK”, data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

•Data may be damaged if:

-You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit while it is reading or writing data.

-You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or electric noise.

•We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on the “Memory Stick”.

Notes

•Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the “Memory Stick” labelling position.

•Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labelling position.

•Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.

•Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with anything, including your finger or metallic objects.

•Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick”.

•Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.

•Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.

•Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that is:

-Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun

-Under direct sunlight

-Very humid or subject to corrosive substances

“Memory Stick” access indicator

If the access indicator is turned on or is flashing, data is being read from or written to the “Memory Stick”. At this time, do not shake the computer or product or subject them to shock. Do not turn off the power of the computer and

product or remove the “Memory Stick”. This may damage the data.

Precautions

•To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.

•Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright and other applicable laws.

•The “Memory Stick” application software of the camcorder may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.

•Note that there are certain restrictions on recording stage performances and other entertainment events, even if they are recorded for personal use only.

• “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory

Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick PRO” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick-ROM” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“MagicGate Memory Stick” is trademark of Sony Corporation.

•“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Appendix

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