Optional Devices

SD memory card

SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory. The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features.

SD memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music. For this reason, you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device. You may not use the reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment.

Formatting an SD card

SD memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards. If you format the SD card again, be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD memory card format utility, not with the format commands provided within Windows.

In order to run TOSHIBA SD memory card format, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> SD memory card Format.

The TOSHIBA SD memory card format utility does not format the protected area of the SD memory card. Should you need to format all areas of the memory card, including the protected area, you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system.

Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro

The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro flash memory cards with various memory capacities. Memory Stick let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use Memory Stick technology.

Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

■The slot does not support Magic Gate functions.

■Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo and the Memory Stick adaptor are not compatible with the Bridge media slot. Do not insert Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo into the slot. Data may be lost or damaged if you use any card other than those supported.

Write protection

Memory Stick can be write protected to safeguard your data. To write- protect a Memory Stick, slide the lock on the back of the Memory Stick to the lock position.

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