Using Memory Stick Media; Types Of Memory Stick Media - Sony VAIO Personal Computer User Manual

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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.
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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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