Sony HDW-S280 User Manual

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Using a "Memory Stick"

  

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When a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera, the file 
data can be stored on the “Memory Stick,” which enables 
you to share data among cameras.

Insert a “Memory Stick” with the label side up into the 
“Memory Stick” slot until it clicks.

To remove a "Memory Stick"
If you push the inserted “Memory Stick,” the “Memory 
Stick” will pop out a little. Then pull the “Memory Stick” 
out.

• To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In 

no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.

• Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the 

provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory 
Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the 
material has been recorded in accordance with copyright 
and other applicable laws.

• The “Memory Stick” application software may be 

modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile 
IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data 
capacity that exceeds that of 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” is to 
the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus can be 
used with products compliant with standard “Memory 
Stick.”

“Memory Stick” is available in the following six types to 
meet various functional requirements.

“Memory Stick”
Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data that 
require MagicGate copyright protection technology. 

“Memory Stick (MagicGate/High-Speed Transfer 
Compatible)”
Equipped with MagicGate copyright protection technology 
and allows high-speed data transfer.
This type of “Memory Stick” can be used with “Memory 
Stick”-compliant, “MagicGate Memory Stick”-compliant, 
and “Memory Stick PRO”-compliant products.

1)

 

The HDW-S280 is not compliant with high-speed data 
transfer with this type of “Memory Stick.”

1) Operation is not guaranteed for all of the compliant products (Some 

products may not accept this type of “Memory Stick.”)

“MagicGate Memory Stick”
Equipped with MagicGate copyright protection 
technology.

“Memory Stick-ROM”
Stores prerecorded, read-only data. You cannot record on 
“Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the prerecorded data.

“Memory Stick (with Memory Select Function)”
Composed of multiple 128 MB memory units.
The mechanical switch at the back of the “Memory Stick” 
allows you to select the memory unit to be used depending 
on usage. 
The memory units cannot be used simultaneously and 
continuously.

“Memory Stick PRO”
“Memory Stick” with MagicGate copyright protection 
technology, exclusive for “Memory Stick PRO”-compliant 
products.

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"Memory Stick"