About "Memory Sticks; What Are "Memory Sticks; Types Of "Memory Stick; Available Types Of "Memory Stick - Sony CCP-9000A-C Operation Manual

About "Memory Sticks"

What Are "Memory Sticks"?

"Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile
IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data
capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
"Memory Sticks" are specially designed for exchanging
and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick"
compatible products. Because it is removable, "Memory
Stick" can also be used for external data storage.
"Memory Sticks" are available in two sizes: standard size
and compact "Memory Stick Duo" size. Once attached to
a "Memory Stick Duo" adapter, "Memory Stick Duo"
turns to the same size as standard "Memory Stick" and thus
can be used with products compliant with standard
"Memory Stick".

Types of "Memory Stick"

"Memory Stick" is available in the following six types to
meet various functional requirements.
• "Memory Stick-R"
Stored data are not overwritten. You can write data to a
"Memory Stick-R" with "Memory Stick-R" compatible
products only. Copyright protected data that requires
MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be
written to "Memory Stick-R".
• "Memory Stick"
Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data
that requires the MagicGate copyright protection
technology.
• "MagicGate Memory Stick"
Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection
technology.
• "Memory Stick-ROM"
Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. You cannot record on
a "Memory Stick-ROM" or erase the pre-recorded data.
• "Memory Stick PRO"
Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection
technology, designed for use only with equipment
compatible with "Memory Stick PRO".
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About "Memory Sticks"
• "Memory Stick" (with memory select
function)
Equipped with the multiple memories (128 MB). You can
select the memory to use with the memory selects switch
on the back of the "Memory Stick". You cannot use
different memories simultaneously or continuously.

Available Types of "Memory Stick"

You can use various types of "Memory Stick", "Memory
Stick PRO" and "MagicGate Memory Stick" with your
product. However, because your product does not support
the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your product
is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

Note on "Memory Stick PRO"

You can use "Memory Stick PRO" with this unit, but high-
speed mode is not supported.

Notes on "Memory Stick Duo"

• To use "Memory Stick Duo" with your product, attach it
to the "Memory Stick Duo" adapter before inserting it
into your product.
• Be sure to attach "Memory Stick Duo" to the adapter
with the correct orientation.
• Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" adapter with
the correct orientation. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged.
• Do not insert the "Memory Stick Duo" adapter without
"Memory Stick Duo" attached. Doing so may result in
malfunction of the product.
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.