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2-067-390-11 (1) US
MA-000078-01G
Multi Slot
USB Reader/Writer
Operating Instructions
MSAC-USM1
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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-USM1 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©2000-2004 Sony Corporation Documentation©2004 Sony Corporation • “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • MMX Pentium is registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation. • Adobe, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader are registe
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Table of contents On “Memory Stick” .............................................................................................. 6 System requirements ............................................................................................ 8 Checking the supplied accessories ..................................................................... 9 Supplied applications ........................................................................................ 10 Using the Operating Instructions
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On “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new-generation IC storage media that is ultra-small and lightweight and has far greater storage capacity than floppy disks. 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
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“Memory Stick” (with Memory Select Function) This is a “Memory Stick” containing more than one memory (128 MB). The memory select switch on the back of the “Memory Stick” enables you to select the memory most suitable for the intended use. You cannot use different memories at the same time or in succession. “MagicGate Memory Stick” This is a “Memory Stick” featuring built-in copyright protection technology (“MagicGate”). What is “MagicGate”? “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology that
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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 (Windows 2000)/Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional (Windows XP) Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 98 Edition * 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 abo
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Checking the supplied accessories • Multi Slot USB Reader/Writer (1) • Special USB cable 1.0 m (1) • CD-ROM (MSAC-USM1) (1) * The CD-ROM contains the following software programs. • Device Driver Software • Memory Stick Formatter Ver. 2.2 (For Windows only) • Operating Instructions (PDF file) The data of Operating Instructions for this unit (PDF file) is MSAC-USM1Manual_ENG.pdf • Operating Instructions for this unit (1) 9-US
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Supplied applications The supplied Windows CD-ROM contains the following software programs. Device driver For how to install the driver software, see page 13. Memory Stick Formatter Ver. 2.2 (For Windows only) This is a software program for formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick.” Formatting deletes all the data recorded on a “Memory Stick.” In order to maintain the compatibility of a “Memory Stick” when using it with compatible products, always use this software when formatting “Memory St
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Using the Operating Instructions and help Using the Operating Instructions on the CD- ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains more detailed Operating Instructions (PDF file). For details on how to use this unit, see these Operating Instructions. Acrobat Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated is required to view PDF files. How to use Acrobat Reader is described in the following. Screen view Right frame Left frame • Left frame Each page of the Operating Instructions appears as a thumbnail. When you click
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How to use the Help (When Using Windows) The following application features Help manual. • Memory Stick Formatter For details on how to use the application software program, see the Help manual. How to use the Help manual is described in the following. Screen view Tab Left frame Right frame • Left frame Contents or Keywords are displayed here. • Right frame Displays explanations. Clicking underlined parts in the text displays related explanations. 12-US
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Installing the software on your computer Use the following procedure to install the device driver. The CD-ROM contains the following software programs. • Device Driver Software • Memory Stick Formatter Ver. 2.2 (For Windows only) PNote (For the first time) When using Windows XP, perform installation after connecting this unit to your computer. When using another OS, be sure to install the device driver before you connect this unit to your computer. When using Mac OS 10.2.4 or higher, connect thi
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2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (MSAC-USM1) into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Click the device driver corresponding to the OS you are using. 3 Complete the installation according to the directions on the screen. 4 For Windows users, if you need Memory Stick Formatter, click the “Memory Stick Formatter” folder and then click the “Set up .EXE” icon to start installation. * You cannot use “Memory Stick Formatter” on a Macintosh. Click the buttons according to the instructions on the screen. 5 Re
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Connecting this unit to your computer Connect the USB jack on this unit to a USB jack on your computer using the special USB cable supplied. USB jack Access lamp USB jack Mini-B connector A connector On the special USB cable A connector: This is plugged into the USB jack on the computer. Any of the jacks can be used if the computer is provided with multiple USB jacks. Mini-B connector: This is plugged into the USB jack on this unit. 15-US
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1 Firmly insert the Mini-B connector of the USB cable into the USB jack on this unit as far as it will go. 2 Plug the A connector of the USB cable into a USB jack on your computer. • The “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up and installation of the driver begins. Depending on the OS, the driver installation may take place automatically. • The location of the USB jack on the computer differs with the computer used. • When using a computer with multiple USB jacks, do not connect other devices, wit
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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 jack on the computer main unit, and nothing is connected to other USB jacks 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 jacks on the computer main unit, and this unit is connected to another USB jack on the
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Confirming that connections are completed Depending on the OS type and the settings, the screens may look different. 1 Open the “My Computer” folder. 2 Confirm that the newly recognized Memory Stick (F:), Memory Stick Duo (G:), and CF (H:) icons are shown. PNote Depending on the computer used, the drive letter (F:) may differ. Connection is complete when the Memory Stick (F:), Memory Stick Duo (G:), and CF (H:) icons are shown. It may take a little while before the Memory Stick (F:), Memory Stic
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When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated (Except Windows XP) A separate device driver may already have been installed. Connect this unit to your computer, and then perform the following procedure. – When using Windows 2000 – Log on as Administrator or using a user ID that has administrative privilege. 1 Double-click the “System” icon on the “Control Panel.” The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Check if the device driver has already been installed. 1 Click the [Hardware]
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3 Delete the driver if installed. If you use the procedure described in Step 2 and confirm that [? MSAC-USM1] is shown under “Universal Serial Bus Controller” in the “View devices by type” display, a separate device driver has already been installed. Use the following procedure to delete this driver. Do not delete other devices than [? MSAC-USM1]. 1 Right-click on [? MSAC-USM1]. 2 Click on [Remove]. The “Confirm Device Removal” screen appears. 3 Click the [OK] button. The device is removed. 4 Re
