Sony MSAC-US30: Pay attention to the following points when using this unit. zHint
Pay attention to the following points when using this unit. zHint: Sony MSAC-US30
Table of contents
- English
- Notice
- Pay attention to the following points when using this unit. zHint
- Table of contents
- On “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” types that can be used with this unit
- What is “MagicGate”? Using MagicGate compatible “Memory Stick”
- System requirements
- When using Windows 2000/Windows XP
- On System Restore and Windows XP/Windows Me
- Checking the supplied accessories
- Supplied applications
- Using the operating instructions and online help
- How to use the online Help (When Using Windows)
- Installing the software on your computer Installing the device driver on your computer 1 Turn on your computer.
- 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (MSAC-US30) into the CD-ROM 3 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Agree] button. 4 Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen.
- 5 When you click [Finish], the driver installation is completed. 6 Following this, installation of the “Memory Stick Formatter” starts. 7 When you click [Finish], installation of “Memory Stick Formatter” is completed.
- 8 Following this, installation of the operating instructions (PDF file) is performed automatically.
- Installing the “SonicStage” software (including “OpenMG”) on your computer 1 Do as follows to install “SonicStage”. 2 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the
- 3 Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen. 4 Select the folder in which you want to install “SonicStage”. 5 Select the folder for storing the “OpenMG” contents.
- 6 Click the [Finish] button. 7 Click the [Restart] button to restart your computer.
- Connecting this unit to your computer On the special USB cable
- Recommended ways for connecting this unit
- Confirming that connections are completed
- When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated 1 Double-click the “System” icon on the “Control Panel”. 2 Check if the device driver has already been installed.
- 2 (Continued) 3 Delete the driver if installed.
- – When using Windows 98SE/Windows Me –
- Copying image data recorded on “Memory Stick” to your computer
- Disconnecting the unit from your computer 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen. 2 Click “Safely remove Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US30)-Drive (F:)”.
- 3 [“Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US30) can be safely removed.”] is displayed.
- How to Use (When using Macintosh) You can use this unit without installing the driver by connecting this unit to your computer. Removing this unit from your computer or removing “Memory Stick” from this unit.
- About “SonicStage”
- Categorizing imported music as desired (Play List)
- Music files compatible with “SonicStage”
- WMT (Windows Media Technologies) compatible music files
- Check-in/check-out
- Before using “SonicStage” (Be sure to read)
- Cautions when using “OpenMG Jukebox” Writing to a CD-RW/CD-R disc
- Launching “SonicStage”
- Formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick”
- Write-protecting data Data read/write speed
- Precautions for use of “Memory Stick”
- Uninstalling (Deleting) the software – In the case of Windows 2000/Windows XP – 1 Using Windows 2000: Select [Settings] from the [Start] menu and then click [Control Panel].
- 2 Using Windows 2000: Double-click the “Add/Remove Programs” icon. 3 Click “Change/Remove”. 4 Select the software to be removed (“SonicStage”, Memory Stick Formatter) from the list of “Currently installed
- Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution
- Restrictions imposed by the copyright protection
- Specifications
- LIMITED WARRANTY

Program©2000-2003 Sony Corporation
Documentation©2003 Sony Corporation
•“Memory Stick,” “OpenMG,” “SonicStage,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,”
“Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
•MMX Pentium is registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.
•Adobe, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
•Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries.
•All other trademarks and registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.
Furthermore “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Pay attention to the following points when using this unit.
•If the body becomes dirty, wipe with a soft cloth. Never use benzine,
alcohol, paint thinner or other solvents. This unit may deform or
malfunction.
•The contents of data cannot be compensated if recording or playing back
is not made due to malfunctions such as “Memory Stick” error.
•To prevent recording or deletion of data on “Memory Stick” set the
“Memory Stick” write-protect switch to “LOCK.”
zHint
Refer to the contents of the supplied CD-ROM for detailed operating
instructions (PDF file).
Make sure to read it before using the unit.
PNotes
• The access lamp lights while the “Memory Stick” is being accessed. Never
remove the “Memory Stick,” turn off the computer, or unplug the USB
cable, etc., while the access lamp is on. The data on the “Memory Stick”
could be destroyed.
• When disconnecting the USB cable, do not hold it by its cable; hold it by its
connector.
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