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3-868-326-11 (1)
Floppy Disk Adaptor
for Memory Stick
US
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
MSAC-FD1A
1999 Sony Corporation
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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. 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
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Table of Contents Before You Begin Check the items supplied .................................................................................... 4 Setting Up Installing lithium batteries .................................................................................. 5 Installing driver .................................................................................................... 7 Uninstalling driver .......................................................................................
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BBefore You Begin Check the items supplied Check to make sure the package contains all of the following items. If any item is missing, get in touch with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. MSAC-FD1 Driver software Floppy Disk Adaptor (CD-ROM) (1) for Memory Stick CR2016 lithium battery (2) Operating Instructions for MSAC-FD1A (1) Registration card (1) 4-US
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Setting Up BSetting Up Installing lithium batteries The power source for the MSAC-FD1 consists of two lithium button batteries (CR2016). ( The CR2016 lithium battery will be indicated below simply as “battery.”) Before beginning operation, follow the steps shown below to install the batteries. 1 Remove battery covers Place the MSAC-FD1 on a flat surface. With your finger, press and hold the upper groove on the battery cover. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise until it clicks and then remov
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Installing lithium batteries (continued) 3 Replace the battery covers After replacing the battery cover, press down and hold the upper groove with your finger and turn it clockwise until the mark is aligned with the arrow LOCK mark. mark on battery cover PNotes • Always replace both batteries at the same time. • When attaching the battery cover, make sure you do not apply too much force in pressing on the cover. Too much force could break the cover. PWARNING The battery may explode if mistreated
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Setting Up Installing driver Install the software needed to use the adaptor. 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-ROM drive (in this example, the drive is “D”). 2 Go to the [Start] menu and select [ Run...]. 3 Type in “D:\English\Setup.exe” and click [OK]. Continued 7-US
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Installing driver (continued) 4 That starts up the installation program. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the program file. 5 When the installation is complete, a message appears telling you to restart the computer. Follow the instructions and restart. 6 After the restart, a floppy disk icon will appear in the task bar. The installation has been successfully completed. 8-US
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Setting Up Uninstalling driver 1 Click on [Start], set the cursor on [Settings] and click on [Control Panel]. [Control Panel] window appears. 2 Double-click on [Add/Remove Programs]. [Add/Remove Programs Properties] appears. 3 If “Install/Uninstall” does not appear, click on the “Install/ Uninstall” tab. The “Install/Uninstall” window then appears. 4 Select “Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor” and click on “Add/ Remove...”. The “Confirm File Deletion” dialog box appears. 5 Click on [Yes]. * For mo
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BOperation Inserting “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” as shown in the diagram all the way until it clicks. Terminals face upward Make sure that “Memory Stick” is seated securely in the floppy disk adaptor. Otherwise, it will not work correctly. PNote Setting the write-protect switch to “LOCK” position, prevents the writing or deleting of data into “Memory Stick” and formatting the “Memory Stick.” Write-protect LOCK switch 10-US
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Operation Removing “Memory Stick” Grasp the “Memory Stick” that protrudes from part A of the floppy disk adaptor and pull out gently. A 11-US
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Using MSAC-FD1 Insert MSAC-FD1 into the floppy disk drive and double-click on “3.5 inch FD” that appears in the “My Computer” window. * Procedures for use are the same as with a floppy disk. PNotes • When copying a file onto the “Memory Stick” with the adaptor, the computer's “time-remaining” indication may not be correct. • Do not compress the drive with adaptor inserted. • Use the “Memory Stick Format” program to format a new “Memory Stick” (see p. 13). • To conserve battery power, always remo
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Operation Icons on task bar For more detailed information on icons, see on-line help. Icons on the task bar display adaptor and battery status. * The status shown is that when the adaptor was most recently accessed. z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. The icon changes when the adaptor is accessed. • To show drive number and remaining battery charge, place the cursor on the Status Monitor icon. Formatting “Memory Stick” The “Memo
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BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD1 General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in your pocket or the like. It could be damaged when you sit down. • Do not use or store the adaptor in any area where it could be subject to strong static electricity or electrical emissions. • Always backup valuable data. • To protect the floppy disk drive, remove the adaptor from the drive when it is not in use. • Do not stick any label other than those specially provided onto the “Memory Stick.” • Whi
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Additional Information Cleaning • If there is any dirt on the outside surface of the adaptor, wipe it off with a clean, soft, dry cloth. • Keep the surface of the adaptor that contact the floppy disk drive head clean at all times. Wipe any dirt away with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If the contact surface gets dirty, floppy disk drive performance may deteriorate, or when a floppy disk is operated in the drive, the floppy disk will be scratched and its data will be lost. Surface in contact with flop
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Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before calling for service. If there is still a problem after making these checks, call your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility. Remedy Symptom Cannot install •CD-ROM not inserted in drive. t Insert CD-ROM provided into the drive. •Installation file name is wrong. t See Operating Instructions. (p. 7) Cannot access •Battery charge is low or batteries have “Memory Stick” not been inserted into unit. t Replace the two batteries with ne
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Additional Information Specifications OS Windows 95/98 Computer IBM PC/AT compatible desktop computers A 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive must be provided as standard. Operating voltage 3.8 V – 6.6 V Power consumption 85 mA (at 6V input) Maximum outside dimensions 3.7 in. (length) × 0.14 in. (wide) × 3.54 in. (height) (94 × 3.45 × 90 mm) Weight (approx.) 1.6 oz (45 g) (with batteries and without “Memory Stick”) Operating conditions Temperature: 41 °F to 131 °F (5 °C to 55 °C) Humidity: 20 % to
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Français Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, lisez attentivement ce mode d’emploi et conservez-le pour toute référence ultérieure. Pour les clients au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. • Un ordinateur de bureau compatible IBM PC/AT est requis. Cet ordinateur doit être équipé en standard d’un lecteur de disquette 3,5 pouces de 1,44 Mo. • Il est conseillé d’utiliser l’adaptateur de carte PC optionnel pour Memory Stick MSAC-PC1/PC2 lorsque vous utilis
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Table des matières Préparatifs Vérification des articles fournis .......................................................................... 4 Installation Mise en place des piles au lithium ..................................................................... 5 Installation du pilote ............................................................................................ 7 Désinstallation du pilote ..................................................................................... 9 Foncti
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BPréparatifs Vérification des articles fournis Assurez-vous que tous les articles suivants se trouvent dans le carton d’emballage. Si l’un d’eux manque, contactez votre revendeur Sony ou un service après-vente agréé Sony. Adaptateur pour Pilote de l’adaptateur Memory Stick (CD-ROM) (1) MSAC-FD1 Pile au lithium CR2016 (2) Mode d’emploi du MSAC-FD1A (1) Carte d’enregistrement (1) 4-FR
