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Using Memory Stick™
This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk.
The Memory Stick™ is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products.
Because it is removable, it can be used for external data storage.
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When the Memory Stick™ erasure prevention switch is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased.
You can enjoy images that you have recorded with a Memory Stick™ compatible video camera recorder or a digital still camera.
Before using Memory Sticks™, you should back up important data.
Only the MagicGate Memory Stick™ can be used with copyright protected data like music.
To avoid damaging data:
- Do not remove a Memory Stick™ or turn off the power while the access light is on.
- Do not use Memory Sticks™ in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
- Do not touch the Memory Stick™ connector with your finger or metallic objects.
- Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a Memory Stick™.
- Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to Memory Sticks™.
- Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks™.
- Do not allow Memory Sticks™ to get wet.
- Do not use or store Memory Sticks™ in a location that is subject to:
- Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun
- Direct sunlight
To prolong the life of Memory Sticks™, use the supplied storage case.
