Removing A Memory Card; Reading The Access Indicator - Sony MRW68E-D1 Operating Instructions Manual

x For Macintosh
1
Connect the reader/writer, with a
memory card inserted, to your
computer
The removable disk icon appears on the
desktop.
When a volume label is assigned to the
memory card, the volume label will be
displayed together with the removable
disk icon.
2
Use the removable disk icon to
read or write data on the memory
card.

Removing a Memory Card

Notes
• Do not remove a memory card while the access
indicator is blinking. Doing so may cause
damage to the data stored on the memory card.
• Be sure to follow the steps described below.
Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or
loss that results from removing a memory card
without following the procedure described
below.
x For Windows
1
Make sure the access indicator
is not blinking.
2
Open [My Computer].
3
Right-click the removable disk
icon, and select [Eject].
4
Pull the memory card straight
out.
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x For Macintosh
1
Close the files saved on the
memory card, and exit any
currently running applications.
2
Make sure the access indicator
is not blinking.
3
Drag the removable disk icon to
the [Trash].
Alternatively, select the removable disk
icon, access the [File] menu on the menu
bar, and select [Eject "Untitled"]*.
* Depending on the memory card, a different
label than "Untitled" may be shown.
4
Pull the memory card straight
out.

Reading the Access Indicator

The access indicator changes according to the
status of the reader/writer, as follows:
Reader/writer
status
Memory Card inserted Lights up
Reading/writing data
* Depending on your operating environment and
the memory card you are using, the access
indicator may blink so quickly it appears to be
lit. Be careful not to misread the access indicator.
Note
If data cannot be read from or written to the
memory card while the access indicator is lit, make
sure the card is fully inserted into the slot.
Access indicator
Blinks*