On The "Memory Stick - Sony NSC-GC1 Network Sharing Camera Handbook

On the "Memory Stick"

A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a large data
capacity.
You can use the following types of
"Memory Stick" listed below on this
camera. However, we do not guarantee the
operation of all types of "Memory Stick" on
your camera. (See the list below for more
details.)
Types of "Memory Stick"
"Memory Stick Duo"
(without MagicGate)
"Memory Stick Duo"
(with MagicGate)
"MagicGate Memory Stick Duo"
"Memory Stick PRO Duo"
"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"
*1
The types of "Memory Stick Duo" that support
high speed data transfer. The speed of data
transfer varies depending on the device to be
used.
*2
Your camera does not support an 8-bit parallel
data transfer. A 4-bit parallel data transfer, as
same as "Memory Stick PRO Duo", is
supported.
• Your camera cannot record or play data that uses
"MagicGate" technology. "MagicGate" is a
copyright protection technology that records and
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
• Your camera is compatible with "Memory Stick
Micro" ("M2"). "M2" is the abbreviation for the
"Memory Stick Micro".
• Still image format: Your camera compresses and
records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is ".JPG".
• A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camera.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the "Memory Stick Duo"
and "Memory Stick Duo" compliant product
you use.
• You can prevent accidental erasure of images
when you slide the write-protect tab on the
"Memory Stick Duo" with a small tapered
object, to the write-protect position.
• Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
– If you eject the "Memory Stick Duo" or turn
the power off on your camera while your
camera is reading or writing image files on the
"Memory Stick Duo" (while the access lamp
Recording/
is lit or flashing).
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– If you use the "Memory Stick Duo" near
magnets or magnetic fields.
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• It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
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• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a "Memory Stick
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Duo".
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• Do not attach a label or the like on a "Memory
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a Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
• When you carry or store a "Memory Stick Duo",
put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
"Memory Stick Duo".
• Do not disassemble or modify the "Memory
Stick Duo".
• Do not let the "Memory Stick Duo" get wet.
• Be careful to keep "Memory Stick Duo" media
out of the reach of small children. There is
danger that a child might swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a "Memory
Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick Duo" in
the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
– Places under direct sunlight.
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases.
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