Sony PCG-VX88 - Manual (Page 17)

Types of Memory Stick media
Your computer uses two types of Memory Stick ® media:
 MagicGate Memory Stick media (hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media), is provided with copyright
protection. (The MG Memory Stick media are colored white.)
 Memory Stick media, does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate. (The Memory Stick media
are colored purple.)
For music, which requires copyright protection, you can only use MG Memory Stick media. You can also use compatible
MagicGate devices to record and play back music when they are connected to your computer.
You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media. For example, you can copy an image onto MG Memory Stick media
that already contains music.
What is MagicGate?
MagicGate technology is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication
technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. Protected content is
recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback.
Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark .
To insert a Memory Stick media
1. Hold the Memory Stick media with the label facing up and the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick ® media slot.
2. Carefully insert the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place.
Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins.
To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick Media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot.
Inserting Mem ory Stick
To view the contents of Memory Stick media
1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and then My Computer.
2. Click the Sony Memory Stick icon. The Sony Memory Stick window appears, displaying the contents of your
MemoryStick media.
To remove a Memory Stick media
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