Sony DSC-F77 User Manual

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The “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable 
and versatile IC recording medium with a 
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a 
floppy disk.
You can use the “Memory Stick” as an 
external recording media that can be 
attached or removed as well as exchanging 
data between the units.
There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an 
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a 
“MagicGate Memory Stick” that are 
equipped with the MagicGate copyright 
protection technology. You can use both 
types of “Memory Stick” with your camera. 
However, because your camera does not 
support the MagicGate standards, data 
recorded with your camera is not subject to 
MagicGate
*
 copyright protection.
You can also use the “Memory Stick Duo” 
and “Memory Stick PRO” with the camera.
*
MagicGate is copyright protection technology 
that uses encryption technology. The “Memory 
Stick” formatted with a computer is not 
guaranteed to operate with this camera.
**
The camera cannot record or play back the 
data needed by the MagicGate function.
We cannot ensure all of the functions of each 
“Memory Stick.”
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick” 
(supplied)
You cannot record or delete images when the 
write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The 
position or the shape of the write-protect switch 
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick” 
you use. 
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off 
the camera while reading or writing data. 
Data may be damaged in the following cases:
Removing the “Memory Stick” or turning off 
the camera while reading or writing data. 
Using the camera in a location subject to the 
effects of static electricity or noise. 
We recommend you back up any important 
data.
Do not attach any other material than the 
supplied label on the labeling position.
When you attach the supplied label, be sure to 
attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that 
the label does not stick out.
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” 
put it in the case supplied with it. 
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory 
Stick” with your hand or a metal object. 
Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.” 
Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory 
Stick.”
Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water. 
Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” in 
the following places:
In a car parked in the sun, or at a high 
temperature.
Under direct sunlight,
In a humid place or near corrosive material.
Notes on using the “Memory Stick 
Duo” (optional)
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into 
the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor when using 
the “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera.
Verify that you are inserting the “Memory Stick 
Duo” in the proper direction when inserting it 
into the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor.
Verify that you are inserting the “Memory Stick 
Duo” Adaptor in the proper direction when 
inserting it into the camera. Inserting it in the 
wrong direction may cause a malfunction.
Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that is not 
inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor 
into a “Memory Stick”-compatible unit. This 
may cause a malfunction of the unit.
Note on use of the “Memory Stick 
PRO” (optional)
A “Memory Stick PRO” with a capacity of up to 
1 GB can be used with this camera.
“Memory Stick”
Recording/
Playback
Memory Stick (Memory Stick Duo)
a
MagicGate Memory Stick 
(MagicGate Memory Stick Duo)
   a
**
Memory Stick PRO
   a
**
Connector
Write-protect 
switch
Labeling position