Sony DSC-U30 Manual
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On “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.
In addition to exchanging data between
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment,
you can also use a “Memory Stick” to store
data as a type of detachable external
recording media.
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
In addition to exchanging data between
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment,
you can also use a “Memory Stick” to store
data as a type of detachable external
recording media.
There are two types of “Memory Stick”:
ordinary “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick” that is 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.
ordinary “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick” that is 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.
In addition, you can also use “Memory
Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO” with
your camera.
Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO” with
your camera.
* MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology.
•
“Memory Stick” formatted with a computer is
not guaranteed to operate with this camera.
not guaranteed to operate with this camera.
** The camera cannot record or play back the
data needed by the MagicGate function.
All Memory Stick media operations are not
necessarily guaranteed.
All Memory Stick media operations are not
necessarily guaranteed.
Notes on using the supplied
“Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick”
•
You cannot record, edit 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.
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” while
reading or writing data.
reading or writing data.
•
Data may be corrupted in the following cases.
– When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the
– When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the
camera is turned off during read or write
operation
operation
– When the “Memory Stick” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
electrical noise
•
We recommend backing up important data.
•
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
supplied label on the labeling position.
•
Attach the label in the prescribed label location,
taking care that the label does not extend from
this location.
taking care that the label does not extend from
this location.
•
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”
put it in the case supplied with it.
put it in the case supplied with it.
•
Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
•
Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
•
Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
•
Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
•
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” under
the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot
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
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances
“Memory Stick” type
Recording/
Playback
Playback
Memory Stick
(
Memory Stick Duo
)
a
MagicGate Memory
Stick
(
Stick
(
MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo
)
a
**
Memory Stick PRO
a
**
Terminal
Write-protect
switch
switch
Labeling position