Sony MSFD-20U User’s Guide User Manual page 2

About Floppy Disks
Compatible floppy disks
The following floppy disks can be used with the drive.
CAUTION
• Do not use floppy disks that are incompatible with the drive, as it may damage the drive.
• If you use preformatted floppy disks, make sure that they are compatible with your OS.
Protecting data on floppy Back of the floppy disk
disks
To prevent accidental loss of
important data, use the write-
protect switch on floppy disks.
Write-enable Write-protect
When you slide the switch to the
position position
write-protect position, you can read
data on floppy disks, but it is
impossible to write or delete data.
Handling notes
Make sure that you take the following precautions when handling floppy disks to ensure the
safety of your data.
• Do not place floppy disks close to strong • Do not open the floppy disk shutter or
magnetic fields such as those generated touch the disk surface. Dirt or scratches
by speakers or televisions, as this could on the disk surface may make reading and
cause loss of data. writing impossible.
• Do not place floppy disks close to heat • Avoid dropping liquids on floppy disks.
sources or in direct sunlight as this may • To protect important data, remove floppy
warp the floppy disk, making it unusable. disks from the drive and store them in a
case when they are not being used.
About "Memory Stick"
On "Memory Sticks" Protecting data on
"Memory Stick"
"Memory Stick" is a new compact,
portable and versatile IC recording To prevent accidental loss of
medium with a data capacity that important data, use the write-
exceeds a floppy disk. "Memory protect switch on "Memory Stick".
Stick" is specially designed for When you slide the switch to the
exchanging and sharing digital data write-protect position, you can read
among "Memory Stick" compatible data on "Memory Stick", but it is
products. Because it is removable, impossible to write or delete data.
"Memory Stick" can also used for
Contacts
external data storage.
Write-enable Write-protect
Using "Memory Stick"
position position
You can read data from and write
data to "Memory Stick" using
LOCK LOCK
Windows file operations.
Place the label
Compatible "Memory
position
Stick"
If an error message
You can use the following types of
appears
"Memory Stick" with the drive.
If an error occurs when reading or
• "Memory Stick": standard blue
writing to "Memory Stick" and a
"Memory Stick".
blue screen appears with a message
• "MagicGate Memory Stick":
indicating that data may be lost,
White "Memory Stick"
"Memory Stick" may be write-
incorporating copyright
protected. In this case, slide the
protection technology
write-protect switch as illu¤Ãrated
(MagicGate*).
above to remove the protection. No
* MagicGate is a coding method that allows
data is erased from "Memory
copyright protection.
Stick" if this occurs.
Notes
• Because the drive does not support the
MagicGate standard, data recorded with
the drive is not subject to MagicGate
copyright protection.
Handling notes
Make sure that you take the following precautions when handling "Memory Stick" to ensure
the safety of your data.
• "Memory Stick" are formatted at the time • Data may be lost if:
of manufacture. There is no need to – A "Memory Stick" is removed from the
reformat them. Formatting a "Memory drive or the computer turned off while
Stick" with your computer may cause reading or writing data.
access problems when inserting it into – A "Memory Stick" is subjected to an
other "Memory Stick" compatible electrostatic discharge or electrostatic
devices. noise.
• To use a "Memory Stick" formatted with • When affixing a label to "Memory Stick",
a computer, reformat it with a "Memory only use "Memory Stick" labels. Do not
Stick" compatible device. use other types of labels.
• Other "Memory Stick" compatible • When storing or carrying a "Memory
devices require the "MemoryStick.ind" Stick", keep it in its original case.
file on the "Memory Stick". Do not erase • Avoid touching the connector or making
this file. it come in contact with metallic objects.
• Do not attempt to defragment or compress • Do not drop, bend, or submit "Memory
the "Memory Stick" drive. Stick" to external shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify "Memory
Stick".
• Avoid dropping liquids on "Memory
Stick".
Technical Support
Technical Support
Please consult the above sources For Customer in Australia
before calling with questions about (Sony Australia Limited):
using MSFD-20U, or with technical Monday to Friday
questions about the drive or the 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. EST
supplied software. If using • Toll free: (Aust) 1300-13-7669
telephone or email support, please (NZ) 09-488-6188
have the following information • International: +61-2-9887-6666
available: Web site:
http://www.sony.com.au
• Model number: MSFD-20U E-mail:
• Serial number cic-customerissues@ap.sony.com
• Date and place of purchase
For Customer in HK
• Computer maker and model
(Sony Corporation of Hong Kong
number
Service Center):
• Computer specifications
Monday to Friday
(CPU speed, memory size, OS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
version, etc.)
Hotline : 28335129
Product information Web site :
Local technical support is
http://www.sony.com.hk/Electronics/cp
available only in the
following sales regions:
For Customer in Korea
(Sony Korea Corp.):
For Customer in the USA
Monday to Friday
(Sony Electronics Inc):
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday
CS center of Sony Korea.
8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. CT
Tel.: 02-6333-4819
• Toll free: 1-800-588-3847
• Free telephone support is offered For Customer in Taiwan
for 90 days from your first call. (Sony Taiwan Limited):
USA Technical Support only: Monday to Friday
Web based technical support is 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
free of charge and is available 24 Computer Peripheral Department
hours a day, 7 days a week. Tel.: 02-2522-3286
Web site:
For Customer in Singapore,
http://sony.storagesupport.com/
Malaysia, Thailand, the
Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam,
South Africa, India
(Sony Electronics Singapore Pte.
Ltd.):
Monday to Friday
9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tel.: +65-329-1469
End User License Agreement
IMPORTANT NOTICE 4 The User may not export or transport the
PROGRAM or documents accompanying the
The following "END USER LICENSE
PROGRAM from the country where the User
AGREEMENT" applies to the USB Floppy Disk
installed the PROGRAM to any other country.
Drive Device Driver software provided by Sony.
Please read the following "END USER LICENSE 5 The User may not (i) update, add to, or modify
AGREEMENT" before installing. By installing nor (ii) de-assemble or de-compile the
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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT".
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the Agreement between the User and Sony. as a consequence of use of the PROGRAM, the
User shall settle the dispute at the User's own
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PROGRAM for the purpose of using the Sony language versions for the reference purpose
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PROGRAM designates. the English language version and any other
language version, the English language version
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Safety Regulations
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
FCC Compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note:
If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone
number listed in the "Technical Support" section. The telephone number
below is not for customer service but only for official purposes.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MSFD-20U
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
• "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• "MagicGate Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Microsoft Corporation.
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trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks
are not used in the text.
Before using this device, be sure to read the end user license agreements for
the software provided with your computer.
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(including software) are used in the specified or recommended system
environment, in accordance with this User's Guide, and applies only
to this floppy disk drive. Our customer service and user support apply
only under these product guarantee conditions.
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software.
The supplied software can only be used with this product.
Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without
notice in the interest of product improvement.