Sony PCS-TL33 User Manual

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About “Memory Stick”

  

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“Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile IC 
(Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity 
that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially 
designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among 
“Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is 
removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external 
data storage.
“Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size 
and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size. Once attached to 
a Memory Stick Duo adapter, “Memory Stick Duo” turns 
to the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus can 
be used with products compliant with standard “Memory 
Stick.”

There are five types of “Memory Stick” depending on 
various uses.
• “Memory Stick PRO”

The “Memory Stick PRO” is a “Memory Stick” that 
allows faster data transfer rates in devices that support it. 
It also incorporates MagicGate copyright protection 
technology.

• “Memory  Stick-R”

Data stored in this type of “Memory Stick” is not 
overwritten. It can be used only with equipment 
compatible with “Memory Stick-R”. Data that requires 
MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be 
stored on this type.

• “Memory  Stick”

Any type of data except copyright-protected data that 
requires MagicGate copyright protection technology can 
be stored.

• “MagicGate Memory Stick”

Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection 
technology.

• “Memory  Stick-ROM”

Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. Recording or 
erasing data cannot be done with this type.

• “Memory Stick” (with memory select function)

Equipped with multiple memories (128 MB). You can 
select the memory to use with the memory select switch 
on the back of the “Memory Stick”. You cannot use 
different memories simultaneously or continuously.

You can use “Memory Stick PRO”, “Memory Stick”, and 
“MagicGate Memory Stick” with the unit. However, 
because the unit does not support the MagicGate 

standards, data recorded with the unit is not subject to 
MagicGate copyright protection.

• To use “Memory Stick Duo” with this unit, attach it to 

the Memory Stick Duo adapter before inserting it into 
the unit.

• Be sure to attach “Memory Stick Duo” to the adapter 

with the correct orientation. 

• Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter with the 

correct orientation. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

• Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter without 

“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may result in 
malfunction of the unit.

MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses 
encryption technology. 

The unit can display the picture files recorded on a 
“Memory Stick” in the following format:
• Image files (DCF-compatible) compressed in the JPEG 

(Joint Photographic Experts Group) format (extension: 
.jpg)

• Image files of up to 2048 × 1536 pixels can be displayed.

Progressive JPEG is not supported.

• When you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect tab to 

“LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

• Use a sharp object, such as a ballpoint pen, to move the 

“Memory Stick Duo” erasure prevention switch.

• Data may be damaged if:

- You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit 

while it is reading or writing data.

- You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to 

the effects of static electricity or electric noise.

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labelling position