Sony DSC-H7 User Manual

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

*1

“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 this 
camera.

*2

Supports high-speed data transfer using a 
parallel interface.

*3

640(Fine) size movies can be recorded.

• 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 this 
camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the 

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

• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you 

slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a 
fine-tipped object.

Some “Memory Stick Duo” cards do not 
have a write-protect switch. On “Memory 
Stick Duo” with this switch, the position 
and shape may vary depending on the 
“Memory Stick Duo”.

• 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 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.

“Memory Stick” type

Recording/
Playback

Memory Stick 
(without MagicGate)

—

Memory Stick 
(with MagicGate)

—

Memory Stick Duo 
(without MagicGate)

a

Memory Stick Duo 
(with MagicGate)

a

*1*2

MagicGate Memory Stick

—

MagicGate Memory Stick 
Duo

a

*1

Memory Stick PRO

—

Memory Stick PRO Duo

a

*1*2*3

Terminal

Write-protect 
switch

Memo area