Sony MSFD-20U User Manual page 29

Protecting data on "Memory Stick"
To prevent accidental loss of important
data, use the write-protect switch on
"Memory Stick". When you slide the
switch to the write-protect position, you
can read data on "Memory Stick", but it
is impossible to write or delete data.
If an error message appears
If an error occurs when reading or writing to "Memory Stick" and a blue screen appears
with a message indicating that data may be lost, "Memory Stick" may be write-
protected. In this case, slide the write-protect switch as illustrated above to remove the
protection. No data is erased from "Memory Stick" if this occurs.
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 of manufacture. There is no
need to reformat them. Formatting a
"Memory Stick" with your computer
may cause access problems when
inserting it into other "Memory
Stick" compatible devices.
• To use a "Memory Stick" formatted
with a computer, reformat it with a
"Memory Stick" compatible device.
• Other "Memory Stick" compatible
devices require the
"MemoryStick.ind" file on the
"Memory Stick". Do not erase this
file.
• Do not attempt to defragment or
compress the "Memory Stick" drive.
Contacts
Write-enable
position
Place the label
position
• Data may be lost if:
– A "Memory Stick" is removed
from the drive or the computer
turned off while reading or
writing data.
– A "Memory Stick" is subjected to
an electrostatic discharge or
electrostatic noise.
• When affixing a label to "Memory
Stick", only use "Memory Stick"
labels. Do not use other types of
labels.
• When storing or carrying a
"Memory Stick", keep it in its
original case.
• Avoid touching the connector or
making it come in contact with
metallic objects.
• Do not drop, bend, or submit
"Memory Stick" to external shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify
"Memory Stick".
• Avoid dropping liquids on "Memory
Stick".
Write-protect
position
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