10 
Using Memory Cards
Playing an audio CD
You can save and load game or other data using the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card (each sold separately).
Differences between the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) and Memory Card
When playing PlayStation®2 format software, use the Memory Card (8MB*)
(for PlayStation®2) (1).
When playing PlayStation® format software, use the Memory Card (2).
For the PlayStation® video game console, units of game data are described as “memory blocks,” however for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, they are described as “KB” (kilobytes).
*8 MB = 8,000 KB
1Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately)
The Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) can save and load PlayStation®2 format software game data. Each Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) can save about 8 MB of game data, but some of this may be used as file control information.
The Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) is
equipped with 
, a technology that protects copyrighted data by data encryption and by
is a copyrighted
created by Sony Corp. This
mark does not necessarily imply compatibility with other products bearing the “MAGICGATE” trademark.
2Memory Card (sold separately)
The Memory Card can save and load PlayStation® format software game data. Each Memory Card can save 120 KB (15 memory blocks) of game data.
Note
You cannot copy data to a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card that does not have enough memory available. Before playing, check how much space is needed to save the game and how much space is available on the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card. Check the appropriate software manual to determine the amount of space needed to save the data for a given game.
Inserting Memory Card (8MB)
(for PlayStation®2) and
Memory Card
Insert the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card into the MEMORY CARD slot, with the arrow side up.
MEMORY CARD slot 1 MEMORY CARD slot 2
Notes on using Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card with a Multitap
•When using PlayStation®2 format software, use the
When using PlayStation® format software, use the
•When you insert the
Copying/deleting game data
You can copy game data from one Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card to another or delete data you no longer wish to keep.
You cannot, however, copy game data of PlayStation®2 format software to the Memory Card.
You can check, copy and delete game data in the browser screen. For details on the browser, see “Checking/copying/deleting game data” on page 7.
Note
You cannot save or load game data in the browser screen. For details on game data saving or loading, refer to the software manual.
Playing an audio CD
1Press the A (open) button.
The disc tray opens.
2Place a disc on the disc tray with the playback side facing down.
3Press the A button.
The disc tray closes.
4Select the audio CD icon in the browser screen (page 7), then press the ✕ button.
The “Audio CD” screen appears.
5Select the icon number using the directional buttons, then
press the ✕ button.
The CD operation screen appears and playback starts.
Operating the CD player
While a disc is playing, select the button in the CD operation screen using the right and left directional buttons. Then press the ✕ button.
N:Start playing. X :Pause.
x :Stop playing.
. :Find the beginning of the current or previous track.
M :Fast Forward. m :Fast Reverse.
> :Find the beginning of the next track.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
The audio CD playback feature of this product is designed to conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, some record companies have started marketing music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies. Some of these music discs do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable on this product.
Playing in various modes
You can change between various play modes. As a default setting, ”Normal” is selected for “Play Mode,” and “Off” is selected for “Repeat.”
Select the audio CD icon in the browser screen, then press the f button to change the settings.
To play the desired tracks in a specifed order
1 ...... Select “Play Mode” using the up and
down directional buttons and press the ✕ button.
2 ...... Select “Program” using the right and left
directional buttons and press the ✕ button.
3 ...... Select the number of the specific track
using the directional buttons then press the ✕ button.
Repeat this step until you have selected all the tracks you want to play.
4 ...... Press the abutton to return to the
browser screen.
To play the tracks in random order
1 ...... Select “Play Mode” using the up and
down directional buttons and press the ✕ button.
2 ...... Select “Shuffle” using the right and left
directional buttons and press the ✕ button.
3 ...... Press the abutton to return to the
browser screen.
To play all tracks repeatedly
1 ...... Select “Repeat” using the up and down
directional buttons and press the ✕ button.
2 ...... Select “All” using the right and left
directional buttons and press the ✕ button.
3 ...... Press the abutton to return to the
browser screen.
To play a track repeatedly
1 ...... Select “Repeat” using the up and down
directional buttons and press the ✕ button.
2 ...... Select “1” using the right and left
directional buttons and press the ✕ button.
3 ...... Press the abutton to return to the
browser screen.