Sony DSC-U50 - Manual (Page 82)

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On “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
IC recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.
The types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used with this camera are listed in the table
below. However, proper operation cannot
be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”
functions.
* “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” are equipped with MagicGate
functions. MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption technology.
Data recording/playback that requires
MagicGate functions cannot be performed with
this camera.
• “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
Notes on using “Memory Stick
Duo”
• You cannot record, edit, or delete images if you
slide the write-protect switch** to LOCK with
a fine-tipped object.
The position or the shape of the write-protect
switch** may differ depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo” you use.
**The “Memory Stick Duo” supplied with this
camera does not have a write-protect switch.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases.
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed
or the camera is turned off during read or
write operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not press down hard when you write down
on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo,” put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory
Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children.
They might accidentally swallow it.
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo”
under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot
interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances
“Memory Stick” type
Recording/
Playback
Memory Stick ×
Memory Stick Duo a
MagicGate Memory
Stick
×
MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo
* a *
Memory Stick PRO ×
Memory Stick PRO Duo * a *
Terminal
Write-protect
switch
**
Memo area