VAIO® Computer
Using Memory Stick Media
This new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, the media can be used for external data storage.
Types of Memory Stick media
Two types of Memory Stick® media are available. The first type, MagicGate™
Memory Stick media (hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media), is provided with copyright protection. (The MG Memory Stick media are colored
white.) The second type, simply referred to as Memory Stick 
media, does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate. (The Memory Stick media are colored purple.)
You can use both media with your computer.
For music, which requires copyright protection, you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your computer. You can also use compatible MagicGate devices to record and play back music when they are connected to your computer.
You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media. For example, you can copy an image onto MG Memory Stick media that already contains music.
What is MagicGate?
MagicGate technology is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback.
✍Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark 
.
To insert a Memory Stick media
Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left side of the computer until it clicks into place. When the Memory Stick media is properly in place, Sony’s VisualFlow™ software will automatically launch to display the contents of the Memory Stick.
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