PC Card/ Parallel Port
Adaptor
© 1999 by Sony Corporation
3-867-219-11 (1)
MSAC-PR1
Operating Instructions __________________ GB
Mode d'emploi ________________________ FR
Safety Regulations
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For the customers in the United States
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
MSAC-PR1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For the customers in Germany
Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
Residential area
Business district
Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
1 GB
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................. 2
Packing List .................................................................................. 3
Part Names and Connections ..................................................... 4
Driver Installation ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Driver ............................................................................. 6
Changing Settings for Installation ................................................... 13
Uninstalling the Driver ...................................................................... 17
Operating the MSAC-PR1 ......................................................... 18
Inserting a PC card ............................................................................. 18
Removing a PC card ........................................................................... 19
Instructions for Memory Stick .......................................................... 20
Changing the Drive Name ................................................................ 21
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 22
Compatible Equipment ............................................................. 24
Specifications ............................................................................. 26
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English
2 GB
Introduction
The PC Card/ Parallel Port Adaptor MSAC-PR1 used with the
Sony Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor allows data to be read
and written data using a desktop PC.
Required System Environment
· A PC Card Adaptor for use with a Sony Memory Stick is
recommended.
· A Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 OS.
· A desktop type IBM PC/AT compatible PC, with D-sub25 parallel
port connector and a PS/2 or AT type keyboard connector.
· Cannot be used with anything other than the printer being
connected to the parallel port of the machine.
· This device supports ATA flashcards but operations with these
cannot be guaranteed.
· See page 24 for confirmed compatible equipment.
No part of the software bundled with this equipment or this
User's Guide may be reproduced in any form, nor may the
software be lent or rented without prior permission from Sony
Corporation.
Sony Corporation disclaims all liability for any damage or loss
resulting from the use of this equipment or the bundled
software, and for all claims from any third parties. Please be
sure to back up any important data.
Please refer to the warranty card provided with this product for
the warranty terms and conditions.
The software bundled with this equipment must not be used in a
system other than that with which it is provided.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to change the specifications
of this equipment and the bundled software without notice.
Memory Stick
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other regions.
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation in
the United States and other regions.
Other company names and product names appearing in this document
are registered trademarks of those companies respectively.
3 GB
Packing List
Confirm that the items below have been supplied.
If something has not been supplied, contact your supplier or
local Sony Service personal.
· PC Card/ Parallel Port Adaptor (MSAC-PR1)
· Power cable
· Reverse connector
· Setup Disc
CD-ROM (1)
· Instruction Manual
Caution
The power cable supplied is for use only with the PC Card/Parallel
Port Adaptor. It cannot be used for connection with any other kind of
equipment.