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On “MagicGate Memory Stick”
What is a “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium
with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for
exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is
removable, the “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.
Types of “Memory Stick”
There are two types of “Memory Stick”:
- “MagicGate Memory Stick” that is equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology.
- “Memory Stick” that is not equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection technology.
(See “Glossary” on page 41 for details.)
Use a “MagicGate Memory Stick” with this player.
A 64-MB “MagicGate Memory Stick” is supplied with this product.
When you purchase a spare “Memory Stick” for your Memory Stick Walkman, be sure to ask for
a “MagicGate Memory Stick,” which is distinguished by the logo.
What is “MagicGate”?
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for “MagicGate Memory Stick” and compliant
products, such as Memory Stick Walkman. Authentication ensures that protected content is
transferred only between compliant devices and “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and that protected
content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or
playback.
Notes on use
To avoid damaging data, do not
– release the “Memory Stick” or unplug the AC power adaptor during reading or writing of data.
– use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to static electricity or electric noise.
On formatting the “Memory Stick”
The “Memory Stick” is shipped with a FAT format as the standard format.
To format the “Memory Stick,” please use devices conformable with the “Memory Stick.” When
using Memory Stick Walkman, please follow the instructions in “To format the Memory Stick” on
page 23 to format the “Memory Stick.”
Note
If you format the “Memory Stick” using the computer, further operation with this player is not guaranteed.
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