Sony MSFD-20U User’s Guide User Manual

4-667-170-12(1)
USB 2x Speed
Floppy Disk Drive
with "Memory Stick" Slot
User's Guide
Before you use the drive for the first time, you must
install the driver software on your computer. Before
connecting the drive to your computer for the first time,
make sure that you perform the procedures outlined in the
Setup Guide.
MSFD-20U
2002 Sony Corporation Printed in China
List of Accessories
When you unpack the carton, make sure that it contains all the accessories
listed below.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer.
• MSFD-20U • Driver Software CD-ROM
• User's Guide
• Setup Guide
Specifications
Floppy disk drive Operating and storage
environments
Data transfer rate
2HD 1 M bps Max. Temperature range
2DD 500 K bps Max.
Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C
Compatible disks Storage temperature –20°C to 55°C
3.5-in. 2HD (1.44 MB, 1.2 MB)
Relative humidity
3.5-in. 2DD (720 KB)
Operating humidity 20% to 80%
(No condensation)
"Memory Stick" slot
Storage humidity 15% to 90%
Data transfer rate (No condensation)
Up to 500 KB/s*
Power supply/Miscellaneous
* Maximum read and write speeds depend
on the capabilities of the computer and
Power supply
the type of "Memory Stick" used.
DC + 5 V (supplied by the USB
Compatible "Memory Stick" connector)
"Memory Stick" Power consumption
"MagicGate Memory Stick"
0.5 A (2.5W)
Size
Interface
Approx. 104 24.3 143 mm
USB 2.0 Full-Speed
(W H D, excluding projections)
(compatible with USB 1.1)
Mass
Approx. 350 g
These specifications and the
appearance of the product are subject to
change without notice.
Introduction
The MSFD-20U (hereafter referred The drive is powered by your
to as the "drive") has the following computer's USB connector, so
features: there is no need to connect it to
Floppy disk drive with a 2 an external power source.
read/write speed. Has a compact, lightweight
Comes equipped with a design for portability.
"Memory Stick" slot.
System Requirements
The drive can be used with a Computer with a USB
computer with the following connector
specifications: Computer with a CD-ROM
CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or drive (used to install the driver
faster software)
RAM: 64 MB or more
OS: Windows 98 Second Edition Not supported by the NEC PC98 series.
(Windows 98 SE)
Windows 2000 Professional
(Windows 2000)
Windows Millennium Edition
(Windows Me)
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
(Windows XP)
Names and Functions of Parts
6
5
4
3 2 1
1 USB Connector 5 "Memory Stick" Busy
Connect to the USB connector Indicator
of your computer.
When you insert a "Memory
Stick" into the "Memory Stick"
2 Eject Button
slot, the indicator lights. When
Press this button to remove the
data on the "Memory Stick" is
floppy disk.
accessed, the indicator flashes.
3 Floppy Disk Slot
6 "Memory Stick" Slot
Insert the floppy disk here.
Insert the "Memory Stick" here.
4 Floppy Disk Busy
Indicator
When data on a floppy disk is
accessed, the indicator lights.
Inserting and Removing Floppy Disks
To Insert a Floppy Disk
1
Insert the floppy disk into
the floppy disk slot.
Push until the floppy disk is fully
inserted.
To Remove a Floppy Disk
CAUTION
Make sure that the floppy disk busy indicator is off before removing the floppy disk. Removing
the floppy disk while the indicator is on may cause loss of data.
1
Make sure that the floppy
disk busy indicator is off,
and then press the eject
button.
Floppy disk busy Eject button
The floppy disk is ejected.
indicator
2
Remove the floppy disk
from the drive.
Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"
To Insert a "Memory Stick"
CAUTION
• Make sure that the floppy disk busy indicator is off before inserting a "Memory Stick". Inserting
a "Memory Stick" while the floppy disk busy indicator is on may cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not insert a "Memory Stick" into the floppy disk slot.
• Make sure that the "Memory Stick" is inserted in the correct direction. Inserting a "Memory
Stick" in the wrong direction may damage the "Memory Stick" slot and/or "Memory Stick".
1
Make sure that the floppy
Floppy disk busy
indicator
disk busy indicator is off,
and then insert the
Insert in the
"Memory Stick" into the
direction of v
"Memory Stick" slot.
Insert the "Memory Stick" until
you hear a click.
To Remove a "Memory Stick"
CAUTION
Make sure that the "Memory Stick" busy indicator is off before removing the "Memory Stick".
Removing the "Memory Stick" while the indicator is on may cause loss of data.
1
"Memory Stick" busy indicator
Make sure that the
"Memory Stick" busy
indicator is off, and then
push the "Memory Stick".
2
Move your hand away and
remove the "Memory
Stick".
When you move your hand
away, the "Memory Stick" is
partially ejected so that you can
remove it from the slot.
Usage Notes
Usage with other USB Disconnection from the
devices computer
Because the drive is a high- The drive can be connected and
powered device (bus-powered; disconnected to your computer
draws 500 mA of current or less), it while it is on. However, before
may malfunction if the power from disconnecting the drive with
the computer is not stable. Windows XP, 2000, and Me, you
Therefore, the drive operation is must click the taskbar icon
not guaranteed in the following perform the procedure to stop and
situations. remove the hardware below.
• When using the drive at the same • Windows XP/2000
time as other high-powered USB Stop "Sony USB Floppy" and
devices such as hard disks, CD- "Sony MS Reader/Writer".
ROM drives, scanners, and • Windows Me
printers. Stop "USB Floppy" and "USB
• When multiple drives are Disk".
connected at the same time.
Operating and storage
• When using the drive at the same
environments
time as a bus-powered hub.
• When you insert a "Memory • Do not place the drive close to
Stick" at the same time a floppy heat sources or in direct sunlight;
disk is being accessed. (Before place it in dusty, dirty, or humid
inserting a "Memory Stick" make locations; place it under
sure that the floppy disk busy precipitation such as rain; or
indicator is off.) leave it in a vehicle with the
windows closed.
Connection to the USB hub
• If the drive interferes with the
• Connect the drive directly to your reception of radio or television
computer's USB connector (root signals, move the drive away
hub). Operation is not guaranteed from the radio or television.
when you connect the drive to • When using the drive, do not
other bus-powered hubs such as wrap it in cloth, sheets or covers
keyboard hubs. as this may be the cause of
malfunctions or fire.
Troubleshooting
Before consulting your Sony representative, verify the following. If you are
still unable to identify or solve your problem, consult your retailer or Sony
representative.
Problem Cause/Solution
The computer does not t Your computer and the drive may not be
detect the drive. properly connected. Disconnect the drive from
the computer and reconnect it.
Under Widows Me, 2000, t In Windows Me, 2000, and 98 SE, the "Memory
and 98 SE, the "Memory Stick" Reader/Writer appears as a "Removable
Stick" Reader/Writer icon is Disk" icon.
not displayed in the "My
Computer" window when
the drive is connected.
Cannot insert a floppy disk t You may be trying to insert a floppy disk or
or "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick" in the wrong direction. Make
drive. sure that you insert them in the correct direction.
and