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Memory Stick USB
Reader/Writer
Operating Instructions
MSAC-US40
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English Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For the Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : MSAC-US40 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc. Address : 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A.
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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 interfere
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Program©2005 Sony Corporation Documentation©2005 Sony Corporation • , “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “MagicGate,” , “Open MG,” , “ATRAC3,” “ATRAC3plus,” , “SonicStage” and are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Pentium is a tr
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Precautions on use 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.” PNotes • The acces
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Table of contents Precautions on use ................................................................................................ 5 On “Memory Stick” .............................................................................................. 7 System requirements ............................................................................................ 9 Checking the included items ............................................................................ 12 Supplied applications for
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On “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a compact large-capacity IC storage media. The media can be used not only for transferring data between “Memory Stick” compatible products, but also as a removable, external storage media for storing data. “Memory Stick” is available in standard size and a smaller size called “Memory Stick Duo.” When “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, the size becomes the same as the standard- sized “Memory Stick” to allow t
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“Memory Stick” types that can be used with this unit Music Data transfer/ transfer “Memory Stick” types Music transfer (ATRAC3plus/ (MP3 form) ATRAC3 form) “Memory Stick” (without MagicGate) a × “Memory Stick” (with MagicGate) aa “MagicGate Memory Stick” aa “Memory Stick PRO” aa “Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate) a × “Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) aa “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” aa “Memory Stick PRO Duo” aa * Sony does not guarantee this unit to operate with all kinds of “Memory Stick.”
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System requirements Recommended Windows environment • OS: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98SE)/Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)/Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or later (Windows 2000)/Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional/XP Media Center Edition (Windows XP) * The operating systems mentioned above must be installed on the computer when shipped from the factory. * Operation is not guaranteed for upgraded operating systems even if they are among those mentioned abov
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When using Windows 2000/Windows XP The following restrictions apply when “SonicStage” is running under Windows 2000/Windows XP. • Installation should take place after you log on as Administrator. For how to log on using the Administrator account, see the manual provided with your computer. • When using the software, log on as an Administrator. • Do not insert or remove a CD-ROM drive while “SonicStage” is running. Your important data may get lost. • Can only be used with Windows 2000 Professiona
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On System Restore and Windows XP/Windows Me When using the Windows XP or Windows Me, executing the “System Restore” item in System Tools may make it impossible to play back the songs managed by “SonicStage.” Therefore, be sure to back up the song data managed by “SonicStage” before you execute “System Restore.” After “System Restore” has been executed, the backed-up data can be restored and the songs managed by “SonicStage” can then be played back again. For how to back up data, see the Help inf
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Checking the included items • Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (1) PNote (The standard size of “Memory Stick” / the Duo size compatible slot) You can use both the standard sizes of “Memory Stick” and the sizes of “Memory Stick Duo” by one slot. (You cannot use both the sizes of “Memory Stick” at the same time.) When you use the sizes of “Memory Stick Duo,” do not attach the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor to them. Do not insert the two or more “Memory Stick” into the slot at the same time or insert the “
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Supplied applications for Windows The supplied Windows CD-ROM contains the following software programs. Device driver (Windows) The driver must be installed when this unit is used on a Windows computer. For how to install the driver software, see page 16. “SonicStage” (Windows) “SonicStage” is comprehensive software for enjoying music. With “SonicStage,” you can enjoy listening to music sources such as music CDs, etc., or you can import music into the hard disk of your PC for a complete manageme
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Using the operating instructions and help Using the Operating Instructions on the CD- ROM For details on how to use this unit, see these Operating Instructions. Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated is required to view PDF files. How to use Adobe Reader is described in the following. Screen view Left frame Right frame • Left frame Each page of the Operating Instructions appears as a thumbnail. When you click on the thumbnail corresponding to the page that you want to view, the page is sho
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How to use the Help (When Using Windows) The following applications feature separate online Help manuals. •“SonicStage” • Memory Stick Formatter For details on how to use each of the application software programs, see the respective Help manuals. How to use the Help manuals is described as follows. Screen view Tab Right frame Left frame • Left frame Contents or Keywords are displayed here. • Right frame Displays explanations. Clicking underlined parts in the text displays related explanations. 1
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Installing the software on your computer (When Using Windows) PNote Be sure to install the supplied software before you connect this unit to your computer. Do not perform the installation while this unit is connected to your computer. Restart your computer when installation is completed, and then connect this unit to your computer. Use the following procedure to install the software. A part of the installation may take place automatically. Installing the device driver on your computer PNote Simu
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2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (MSAC-US40) into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The Installer launcher starts up automatically. To install a driver, click the [Driver] button in the menu. 3 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Agree] button. When you click the [Agree] button, installation of the driver starts. 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 St
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Installing the “SonicStage” software on your computer 1 Do as follows to install “SonicStage.” Click the [SonicStage] button in the menu. 2 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Yes] button. When you click the [Yes] button, installation of “SonicStage” starts. 3 Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen. 4 Select the folder in which you want to install “SonicStage.” To change the folder suggested for the installation, click the [Browse] button and then select the fold
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Connecting this unit to your computer PNote Be sure to install the supplied software before you connect this unit to your computer. Restart your computer following installation. Connect the USB port on this unit to a USB port on your computer using the special USB cable supplied. USB port USB port Mini-B connector A connector Access lamp * Serial number (8-digit number on the backside of this unit) On the special USB cable A connector: This is plugged into the USB port on the computer. Any port
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Recommended ways for connecting this unit The operation of this unit has been confirmed when connected to the computer in either of the following ways. When this unit is connected to a USB port on the computer main unit, and nothing is connected to other USB ports on the computer main unit. When, on a computer with a USB keyboard and mouse as standard equipment, the USB keyboard is connected to one of the USB ports on the computer main unit, and this unit is connected to another USB port on the
