Sony DSCS950B User Manual

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On the “Memory Stick Duo” media
“Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, 
portable IC recording medium. The types of 
“Memory Stick Duo” media that can be 
used with the camera are listed in the table 
below. However, proper operation cannot be 
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” 
media functions.
*1)
“Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate 
Memory Stick Duo” media and “Memory Stick 
PRO Duo” media 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 the camera.
*2)
The camera is not compatible with high-speed 
data transfer using a parallel interface.
*3)
The camera is not compatible with 8-bit 
parallel data transfer. Supports 4-bit parallel 
data transfer equivalent to “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo” media.
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick 
Micro” (“M2”) media. “M2” is an abbreviation 
for “Memory Stick Micro”.
• “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with a 
computer is not guaranteed to operate with the 
camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the 
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” media 
and the equipment used.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media 
while reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is 
removed or the camera is turned off during a 
read or write operation.
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is used 
in locations subject to static electricity or 
electrical noise.
• We recommend backing up important data on a 
hard disk of your computer.
• Do not press down hard when you write down 
on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick 
Duo” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo” 
media Adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick 
Duo” media, put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the 
“Memory Stick Duo” media with your hand or a 
metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick 
Duo” media.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory 
Stick Duo” media.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” media 
to water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” media 
within the reach of small children. They might 
accidentally swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than “Memory 
Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” 
media slot. Otherwise, a malfunction may result.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” 
media 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” media type
Recording/
Playback
Memory Stick Duo 
(with MagicGate)
a
*1
Memory Stick Duo 
(without MagicGate)
a
*2
MagicGate Memory Stick 
Duo
a
*1*2
Memory Stick PRO Duo
a
*1
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
a
*1*3