Sony DSLR-A700 Manual

A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, 
portable IC recording medium. The types of 
“Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with 
this camera are listed in the table below. 
However, proper operation cannot be 
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” 
functions.

*1

This is equipped with MagicGate function. 
MagicGate is copyright protection technology 
that uses encryption technology. Data 
recording/playback that requires MagicGate 
functions cannot be performed with this 
camera.

*2

Supports high-speed data transfer using a 
parallel interface.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a 

computer is not guaranteed to operate with this 
camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the 

combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and 
the equipment used.

• 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 a 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.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick 

Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal section 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 insert any object other than a “Memory 

Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” 
insertion slot. It may cause a malfunction.

• Do not use or store 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 present

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” or “Memory Stick 
PRO-HG Duo” with a capacity up to 8 GB have 
been confirmed to operate properly with this 
camera.

“Memory Stick” type

Recording/
Playback

Memory Stick Duo 
(without MagicGate)

a

Memory Stick Duo 
(with MagicGate)

a

*1*2

MagicGate Memory Stick 
Duo

a

*1

Memory Stick PRO Duo

a

*1*2

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

a

*1*2