Types of Memory Stick media
The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your notebook:
MagicGate
1
Memory Stick media (hereafter called MG Memory Stick media), which is provided with copyright
protection
Memory Stick
2
media, which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media
Some music files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick
media.You can also use MagicGate media-compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to
your notebook.
You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media. For example, you can copy an ordinary file onto a MG Memory Stick
media that already contains music files.
What is MagicGate Memory Stick media?
MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology.
Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media.
Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback.
Note:
MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark
.
To insert Memory Stick media
1.
Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot.
Note:
Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins.
2.
Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place.
Inserting Memory Stick Media
Note:
At the default setting, the Visual Flow application starts automatically when you insert a Memory Stick media. You can
change this setting in VAIO Action Setup.
To view the contents of Memory Stick media
1.
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click My Computer
2.
Double-click Sony Memory Stick under the Devices with Removable Storage box. The Sony Memory Stick window
opens.
To remove Memory Stick media
1.
Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the notebook is off.
2.
Push the Memory Stick media in toward the notebook.
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