Sony PCG-GRT230 VAIO User Manual page 186

How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media?
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Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
 Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects.
 Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media.
 Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the media.
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Do not disassemble or modify the media.
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Do not allow the media to get wet.
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