Sony UPA-PC110 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

Write-protecting SmartMedia data
In order to protect important data from accidental
erasure, a SmartMedia card can be write-protected to
prevent data from being written.
To do so, apply a write-protect sticker at the location
shown in the figure (the write-protect area).
• When a sticker is applied in the write-protect area,
the SmartMedia card cannot be used to store
photographs taken with a digital camera.
• To make it possible to write data to the card again,
simply remove the write-protect sticker.
• Do not attempt to re-use a sticker once you have
peeled it off. Doing so could damage the unit.
Compact Flash
The card can only be set in the slot in one direction. If
the card will not go into the slot smoothly, do not try to
force it. Instead, make sure that the card is oriented
correctly, with the v mark pointing towards the slot.
v mark
Direction of insertion
For details, refer to the user manual provided with
your card.
Write-protect sticker
Write-protect area
Notes on Using Media
• Before using any data storage media, be sure to
carefully read its user manual.
• When you purchase media, you must first initialize it
with a digital camera. If you initialize the media with
a personal computer or any device other than a digital
camera, this unit may not be able to read the image
data stored on the media.
• Do not attempt to use any media that is not specified
for use with this unit. Doing so could damage this
unit.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the media.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the media.
• Do not get the media wet.
• Because the Memory Stick, Compact Flash, and
Smart Media are vulnerable to humidity, we
recommend that such media not be used under humid
conditions.
• Avoid storing or using media under the following
conditions:
- In a hot location, such as inside a hot car or outside
on a very hot day
- In direct sunlight
- In a humid location or where corrosion occurs easily
- In a location where the media could be exposed to
electrostatic discharge or electronic noise
• Do not touch the contacts on a Memory Stick or
SmartMedia card with your hands or bare metal.
• Always keep the media in its case when carrying or
storing it.
• When using a Memory Stick, CompactFlash card or
SmartMedia card, insert the media directly into the
corresponding slot. Do not place a Memory Stick,
CompactFlash card or SmartMedia card in a PC card
adapter. Doing so could cause the image data stored
in the card to be deleted or damaged.
• Do not remove the Memory Stick, Compact Flash, or
Smart Media, or turn off this unit while data is being
written to the media. Doing so could cause the data
that is being recorded to be deleted or damaged.
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