Restrictions on duplication
Pay special attention to the following when using this unit
to copy or duplicate material:
• Duplication of banknotes, coins, or securities is
prohibited and is subject to penalty.
• Duplication of blank certificates, licenses, passports,
private securities, unused postal stamps, etc. is
prohibited and is subject to penalty.
• Use of copyrighted pictures, photographs, writings, and
other material without the permission of the copyright
holder for any purpose other than your personal
enjoyment is prohibited and is subject to penalty.
Precautions for all media
• Before using any media, make sure to read its operating
instructions carefully.
• Initialize all newly purchased media with a digital
camera. If you initialize the media with any other device,
such as a personal computer, the unit may not be able to
read the image data stored on the media.
• Do not attempt to use any media that is not supported by
the unit, as this could damage the unit.
• Parallel data transfer (hi-speed data transfer) is
supported by the unit. However, reading and writing
times may differ, depending on the media being used.
• Insert the media directly into the corresponding slot on
the unit. Do not attempt to insert any media into a
CompactFlash adapter set in the CompactFlash slot, as
this may delete or damage the image data stored on the
media.
• Always orient the media correctly before inserting it. Do
not insert any media in the wrong direction, as this may
damage the unit, the media, or both.
• Do not remove the media or turn off the unit while
reading or writing data, as this may delete or damage the
image data stored on the media.
• We recommend that you back up all important data
stored on your media before using it with the unit.
• Always carry and store the media in its case.
• Avoid storing or using media under the following
conditions:
– In a hot location, such as inside a car or outside on a
very hot day
– In direct sunlight
– In a humid location or a location where corrosion
occurs easily
– In a location where the media could be exposed to
electrostatic discharge or electronic noise
• Do not touch the contacts on the media with anything,
including your fingers or metallic objects.
• Do not get the media wet.
• Do not strike, bend, or drop the media.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the media.
"Memory Stick"
The "Memory Stick" is a removable, compact IC data
storage card for use with digital still cameras and personal
computers. Image data stored on a "Memory Stick" can be
easily displayed, overwritten, or deleted.
This unit is verified to operate correctly with "Memory
Sticks". But operation is not guaranteed for all types of
"Memory Stick."
Supported "Memory Stick" types
The "Memory Stick" comes in two types: a general
purpose "Memory Stick" and a "MagicGate Memory
Stick," featuring the MagicGate encryption technology for
protecting copyrighted material. The unit is compatible
with both types of "Memory Stick." However, because the
unit does not support the MagicGate standard, image data
recorded with the unit is not protected by MagicGate.
In addition, "Memory Stick Duo," "Memory Stick PRO,"
and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can also be used with this
unit.
Notes
• Do not insert multiple "Memory Sticks" at the same
time, as this may damage the unit.
• Always orient the "Memory Stick" correctly before
inserting it in the unit.
"MagicGate" is the collective term for the encryption technology
developed by Sony to protect copyrighted material.
To write-protect a "Memory Stick"
To protect important data from accidental erasure, the
"Memory Stick" has a write-protect switch. When the
switch is in the left-hand position, data can be written to or
deleted from the "Memory Stick," and the "Memory Stick"
can be initialized. When the switch is in the right-hand
position, data can be read from but not written to the
"Memory Stick." When inserting a "Memory Stick" into
the unit to read data, slide the write-protect switch to the
protected state.
Contacts
Not write-
protected
LOCK
Label area
Note
The position and shape of the write-protect switch vary
depending on the type of "Memory Stick."
Write-protect switch
Write-
protected
LOCK
Setting Media
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