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Using a "Memory Stick"
About a "Memory Stick"
What is "Memory Stick"?
"Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile
IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data
capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
"Memory Stick" is specially designed for exchanging and
sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible
products. Because it is removable, "Memory Stick" can
also be used for external data storage.
"Memory Stick" is available in two sizes: standard size
and compact "Memory Stick Duo" size. Once attached to
a Memory Stick Duo adapter, "Memory Stick Duo" turns
to the same size as standard "Memory Stick" and thus can
be used with products compliant with standard "Memory
Stick."
Types of "Memory Stick"
"Memory Stick" is available in the following six types to
meet various requirements in functions.
• "Memory Stick-R"
Stored data are not overwritten. You can write data to
"Memory Stick-R" with "Memory Stick-R" compatible
products only. Copyright protected data that requires
MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be
written to "Memory Stick-R."
• "Memory Stick"
Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data
that requires the MagicGate copyright protection
technology.
• "MagicGate Memory Stick"
Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection
technology.
• "Memory Stick-ROM"
Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. You cannot record on
"Memory Stick-ROM" or erase the pre-recorded data.
• "Memory Stick PRO"
Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection
technology, designed for use only with equipment
compatible with "Memory Stick PRO."
• "Memory Stick" (with memory select function)
Equipped with the multiple memories (128 MB). You can
select the memory to use with the memory selects switch
on the back of the "Memory Stick." You cannot use
different memories simultaneously or continuously.
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Using a "Memory Stick"
Available types of "Memory Stick"
You can use various of "Memory Stick," "Memory Stick"
and "MagicGate Memory Stick" with your product.
However, because your product does not support the
MagicGate standards, data recorded with your product is
not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.
Note on "Memory Stick PRO"
You can use up to "Memory Stick PRO" (up to 1GB) with
your product.
Notes on "Memory Stick Duo"
• To use "Memory Stick Duo" with your product, attach
it to the Memory Stick Duo adapter before inserting it
into your product.
• Be sure to attach "Memory Stick Duo" to the adapter
with the correct orientation.
• Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter with
the correct orientation. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged.
• Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter without
"Memory Stick Duo" attached. Doing so may result in
malfunction of the product.
Note on data read/write speed
Data read/write speed may vary depending on the
combination of the "Memory Stick" and "Memory Stick"
compliant product you use.
What is MagicGate?
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses
encryption technology.
Before using a "Memory Stick"
Terminal
Write-protect tab
• When you set the "Memory Stick" erasure prevention
switch to " LOCK," data cannot be recorded, edited, or
erased.
• The position and shape of the write-protect tab may
differ depending on the "Memory Stick" to be used.
• Use a sharp object, such as a ballpoint pen, to move the
"Memory Stick Duo" erasure prevention switch.
Labeling position
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