Sony MSAC-US30: Precautions for use of “Memory Stick”
Precautions for use of “Memory Stick”: 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

Precautions for use of “Memory Stick”
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•Recording, editing and deletion are prevented when the erasure
prevention switch is set to the “LOCK” position. B
•Use a pointed object to move the erasure prevention switch on the
“Memory Stick Duo.” (Some of “Memory Stick” (“Memory Stick Duo”)
are not equipped with an erasure prevention switch.)
•Never remove the “Memory Stick” while the access lamp is on (while
data is being read/written).
•Data may be corrupted in the following cases.
– If the “Memory Stick” is removed or the power to this unit is turned
off while the access lamp is on (while data is being read/written)
– When used in a location subject to static electricity or electrical noise
•Always backup important data. Sony does not accept liability for damage
of the data.
We cannot acccept resposibility in the event that data is lost or damaged
and the unit is damaged, while using this unit.
•Data copyright protected by “MagicGate” can only be used with a
MagicGate compatible “Memory Stick.”
•Do not affix any label other than those specially provided to the
“Memory Stick.” C
•When affixing labels, affix these at the designated positions. Labels
should not protrude from the edges of the “Memory Stick.”
•Do not apply excessive force when writing in the memo area of a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
•When transporting or storing a “Memory Stick,” place it in the supplied
storage case.
•Do not touch the connector section with fingers or metallic objects. A
•Do not bend, drop or subject the “Memory Stick” to strong impacts.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”
•Do not wet with water.
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•Avoid use and storage in the following locations.
– In a car where the temperature may become very high or in other hot
locations
– Location subject to direct sunlight
– Location with humidity or where corrosive substance are present.
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