•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 “Memory Stick”.
Notes
•Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the “Memory Stick” labeling position.
•Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labeling position.
•Do not write forcefully on “Memory Stick Duo”/Memory Stick Duo memo area.
•Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.
•Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory Stick” with anything, including your finger or metallic objects.
•Does 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
About formatting “Memory Stick”
When “Memory Stick” are shipped from the factory, they are already formatted to a special standard. When you format “Memory Stick”, we recommend formatting them on this unit.
Caution when formatting “Memory Stick”s on a personal computer
Pay attention to the following points when formatting “Memory Stick” on a personal computer.
Operation of “Memory Stick” formatted on a personal computer is not guaranteed on
this unit. To use a “Memory Stick” that has been formatted on a personal computer, the “Memory Stick” must be reformatted on this unit. If it is not reformatted, all data stored on “Memory Stick” will be lost.
Notes on image data compatibility
Image data files saved to a “Memory Stick” by using the software conforming to the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
JPEG files converted by Adobe Photoshop, etc. must be converted to JPEG format
Access Lamp
If the access lamp 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 projector or subject them to shock. Do not turn off the power of the computer and projector or remove the “Memory Stick”. This may damage the data.
About Trademarks
•Microsoft and PowerPoint are registered trademarks and trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and /or other countries.
•Compact Flash is a trademark of the SanDisk Corporation in the United States.
•VAIO is trademark of Sony Corporation.
•“Memory Stick” and 
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.
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