Sony NW-MS90D - Manual (Page 8)

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On “MagicGate Memory Stick”
What is a “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data
capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing
digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, the “Memory Stick” can
also be used for external data storage.
Sizes of “Memory Stick”
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”: regular size “Memory Stick” and compact size “Memory Stick
Duo”. With a duo adaptor, you can use “Memory Stick Duo” on a device supporting regular size “Memory
Stick”. For your Network Walkman, use a “Memory Stick Duo” (compact size “Memory Stick”).
Types of “Memory Stick”
There are five types of “Memory Stick”: MagicGate-compatible “Memory Stick Duo” is the only media
supported by your Network Walkman.*
1 “Memory Stick PRO”: “Memory Stick PRO” can be used on “Memory Stick PRO” compatible devices.
It has the “MagicGate” copyright protection technology.
2 “Memory Stick-R”: Data stored in “Memory Stick-R” cannot be overwritten. It can be used on
“Memory Stick-R” compatible devices. You cannot store data with “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology.
3 “Memory Stick”: You can store any data except for data requiring the “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology.
4 “MagicGate Memory Stick”: “MagicGate Memory Stick” is equipped with “MagicGate” copyright
protection technology.
5 “Memory Stick ROM”: “Memory Stick ROM” is a read-only “Memory Stick” in which data has been
prerecorded. Data stored in “Memory Stick ROM” cannot be overwritten or deleted.
* You can also use a “Memory Stick” for reading/writing data that is not protected by a copyright protection
technology.
What is “MagicGate”?
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for “MagicGate Memory Stick” and compliant products,
such as Network Walkman. Authentication ensures that the protected content is transferred only between
compliant devices and “MagicGate Memory Stick”, and that protected content is recorded and transferred
in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback.
What you can do with your Network Walkman (continued)