Sony DSC-W125 User Manual

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

• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick 

Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for 
“Memory Stick Micro”.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” 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” 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 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” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo 
Adaptor.

• 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 anything other than a “Memory 

Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot. 
Otherwise, a malfunction may result.

• 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” type

Recording/
Playback

Memory Stick Duo 
(without MagicGate)

a*

1

Memory Stick Duo 
(with MagicGate)

a*

2

MagicGate Memory Stick 
Duo

a*

1

*

2

Memory Stick PRO Duo

a*

2

*

3

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

a*

2

*

3

*

4

*

1)

The camera is not compatible with high-speed 
data transfer using a parallel interface.

*

2)

“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory 
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 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.

*

3)

[640(Fine)] size movies can be recorded.

*

4)

The camera is not compatible with 8-bit 
parallel data transfer. Supports 4-bit parallel 
data transfer equivalent to “Memory Stick 
PRO Duo”.