3-061-238-13 (1)
Memory Stick
Reader/Writer
©2000 Sony Corporation
MSAC-US1
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
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English
Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
For the customers in U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony
Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) or write to: Sony
Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge,
NJ 07656
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 this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television 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.
The specified USB cable (supplied) must be used with the equipment in
order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B
of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name
: SONY
Model
: MSAC-US1
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc.
Address
: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA
Telephone number : 201-930-6972
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.
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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.)
You can connect this unit to a personal computer so that data in a "Memory
Stick" can be transferred to the personal computer at high speed. You can also
use a "Memory Stick" as a removable disk.
This manual describes how to connect this unit, how to install the driver, how to
use and customer service.
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Notes
· We recommend backing up valuable data.
· The contents of data cannot be compensated if recording or playing back is not
made due to malfunctions such as a "Memory Stick" error.
· Do not touch the terminals on the "Memory Stick" with your fingers or metal
objects.
· To prevent recording or deletion of data on "Memory Stick"s set the "Memory
Stick" write-protect switch to "Lock".
· The communications state is sometimes not restored even if your personal
computer is restored from a suspend/resume state or sleep state.
· Do not optimize "Memory Stick"s.
· Do not compress the data on "Memory Stick"s.
"Memory Stick" and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh, iMac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
MMXTM and Pentium® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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About Formatting "Memory Stick"s
When "Memory Stick"s are shipped from the factory, they are already
formatted to a special standard format. When you format "Memory Stick"s, we
recommend formatting them on the device you are using so that they are
compatible when used on "Memory Stick"-compatible device.
Cautions When Formatting "Memory Stick"s on a Personal Computer
Pay attention to the following points when formatting "Memory Stick"s on the
personal computer, for example, that you are using.
· Operation of "Memory Stick"s formatted on Windows machines is not
guaranteed on "Memory Stick"-compatible device. To use a "Memory Stick"
that has been formatted on a Windows machine, the "Memory Stick" must be
reformatted on "Memory Stick"-compatible device. Note, that, in this case all
data stored on the "Memory Stick" will be lost.
· "Memory Stick" formatted on a Macintosh sometimes cannot be used on
"Memory Stick"-compatible device. Do not format "Memory Stick" on the
Macintosh.
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Table of Contents
Parts identification ............................................................................................... 6
Before You Begin
Checking the accessories ..................................................................................... 7
How to use
For Windows ......................................................................................................... 8
For Macintosh ..................................................................................................... 10
For users of SONY digital HandyCam and Cyber-shot ............................... 12
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 13
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 14
Recommended connections .............................................................................. 15