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3-061-238-14 (1)
Memory Stick
Reader/Writer
US
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
MSAC-US1
ª 2000 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. 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : MSAC-US1 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc. Address : 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 076
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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 removabl
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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. •
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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 ........................................................................................
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Parts identification USB jack Connector A Connector B Access lamp • Connector A Insert the connector (A) on the specified USB cable into the USB jack on the personal computer (into any USB jack on the personal computer if the personal computer has more than one USB jack). • Connector B Insert the connector (B) on the specified USB cable into the USB jack on this unit until it clicks into place. PNotes • The access lamp lights when you access data on “Memory Stick”. When the access lamp is lit, n
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Before You Begin BBefore You Begin Checking the accessories Make sure that you have all the accessories below. If some of the accessories are missing, contact the store or purchase of a Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Memory Stick Reader/Writer (1) • Specified USB cable (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver) (1) • CD-ROM (for Windows/Macintosh) • Manual (1) • WARRANTY CARD (1) 7-US
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BHow to use For Windows First, you must install the USB driver software in the package on the personal computer you are using. Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver software. Installation The screens shown in the following procedure are examples. Actual screens differ according to the OS. 1 Turn on your machine to start up Windows 98. 2 Insert the USB driver software CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD- ROM drive. 3 Insert “Memory Stick” into the unit, and connect the USB jack on the pe
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How to use 5 Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and click “Next.” 6 Select CD-ROM drive, and then click “Next.” Follow the on-screen instructions until the end to install the USB driver software. 7 The “Add New Hardware Wizard” starts twice. Follow the on- screen instructions until the end to install the USB driver software. 9-US
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For Windows (continued) 8 The icon of the newly identified driver “Removable disk” (ex: [G:]) is displayed in the “My Computer” window, and installation of the “Memory Stick” driver ends. * Note that addition of the removable disk takes a while. PNote When you install the “Memory Stick” driver software, a message which is not described in this manual may appear on the screen. If this happens, follow the on-screen instruction. 10-US
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How to use How to use When you turn on your personal computer, make sure that the “Memory Stick” is not in this unit. If the “Memory Stick” is in this unit, you may not be able to start up your personal computer. In this case, reboot your personal computer after removing the “Memory Stick” from this unit. Insert “Memory Stick” into the unit, and open “Explorer” or “My computer.” Removable disk is newly set up so that you can access data on “Memory Stick.” Folder containing still image data Folde
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For Macintosh First, you must install the USB driver software in the package on the personal computer you are using. Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver software. Installation 1 Turn on your Macintosh to start up the Mac OS. 2 Insert the USB driver software CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD- ROM drive. 3 Connect the USB jack on the personal computer to the USB jack on this unit using the specified USB cable (supplied). 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 Double-click the hard di
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How to use Removing “Memory Stick” 1 Close softwares running for this unit. 2 Make sure that the access lamp is not lit. 3 Move the Memory Stick icon from the hard disk to Trash or select [Eject] from [Special] menu. 4 Remove the “Memory Stick.” PNote You may not be able to copy the whole of folder on “Memory Stick” at once to the hard disk on the Macintosh. In this case, open the folder first and copy the contents in the folder. 13-US
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For users of SONY digital HandyCam and Cyber-shot You can view or capture data on “Memory Stick” on a personal computer by connecting this unit to a personal computer using the specified USB cable (supplied) on which the USB driver software has been installed. For details on how to use SONY digital HandyCam or Cyber-shot, refer to the manual for your digital HandyCam or Cyber-shot. “Memory Stick” data made on a SONY digital HandyCam or Cyber-shot is stored to the following file names in the foll
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Additional Information BAdditional Information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution You cannot install the •The specified USB cable is not correctly USB driver software. connected. t Connect correctly. (page 17) •Device other than this unit is connected to the USB jack on the personal computer. t Disconnect or turn off the USB devices except this unit. •“Memory Stick” is not in the unit. t Insert “Memory Stick” into the unit. You cannot start up your •You have started up your computer computer
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Specifications Memory Stick Reader/Writer Interface: USB interface Baud rate: Max. 12 Mbps Required system Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE (standard installation) Operation in a Windows® 98 environment after upgrading from Windows® 3.1/Windows® 95 is not guaranteed. Operation in a Windows® 98SE environment after upgrading from Windows® 98 is not guaranteed. CPU: MMX™ Pentium® 200 MHz or more * The USB jack must be installed as standard. Recommended Macin
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Additional Information Recommended connections Operation when connected as follows has been confirmed. 1 When this unit is connected to the USB jack on the personal computer, and nothing is connected to the other USB jack: 2 When a USB keyboard is connected to the USB jack on a personal computer on which a USB keyboard and mouse are equipped as standard, and this unit is connected to the other USB jack by the specified USB cable: PNotes • Operation is not guaranteed when two or more USB devices
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Français Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, prière de lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi que l’on conservera pour toute référence future. Cet appareil peut être raccordé à un ordinateur pour transférer les données d’un “Memory Stick” rapidement sur un ordinateur. Le “Memory Stick” pourra aussi être utilisé comme disque amovible. Ce manuel indique comment raccorder cet appareil, comment installer le pilote et commet utiliser le service client. PRemarques • Il est conseillé de sauvegarder
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Table des matières Identification des éléments ................................................................................. 4 Informations préliminaires Vérification des accessoires ................................................................................. 5 Fonctionnement Windows ................................................................................................................ 6 Macintosh .................................................................................
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Identification des éléments Prise USB Connecteur A Connecteur B Voyant d’accès • Connecteur A Insérez le connecteur (A) du câble USB spécifié dans la prise USB de l’ordinateur (n’importe quelle prise USB d’un ordinateur pourvu de plusieurs prises USB). • Connecteur B Insérez le connecteur (B) du câble USB spécifié dans la prise USB de cet appareil jusqu’à ce qu’il s’encliquette. PRemarques • Le voyant d’accès s’allume lorsque vous accédez au “Memory Stick”. Lorsque le voyant d’accès est allumé,
