Sony MSAC-US40 Operating Instructions

Sony MSAC-US40 - MemoryStick Flash Memory Card USB 2.0 Reader Manual

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    Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer Operating Instructions MSAC-US40
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    only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : MSAC-US40 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc. Address : 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone number : 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
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    not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. USB cable (supplied) must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the customers in Canada
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    Stick," "MagicGate Memory Stick," "Memory Stick Duo," "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo," "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," "MagicGate," , "Open MG," , "ATRAC3," "ATRAC3plus," , "SonicStage" and are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows
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    to "LOCK." PNotes • The access lamp lights when you insert the "Memory Stick" into the unit. This blinking indicates that the data on the "Memory Stick" is being accessed. Never remove the "Memory Stick," turn off the computer or unplug the USB cable while the access lamp is blinking. Doing so may
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    Use (When using Macintosh 28 About "SonicStage 30 Before using "SonicStage" (Be sure to read 32 Launching "SonicStage 34 Formatting (initialization) of "Memory Stick 35 Precautions for use of "Memory Stick 37 Uninstalling (Deleting) the software 38 Troubleshooting 39 Restrictions imposed by
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    " is the generic name for a copyright-protection technology developed by Sony. After performing authentication to confirm that recording or playback can be carried out correctly between a compatible device and "Memory Stick," "MagicGate" then encrypts the data. Copyright-protected data can only be
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    unit supports. http://www.sony.net/memorystick/supporte/ * This unit supports parallel data transfer (High speed data transfer). The reading or writing time varies depending on the media used. * This unit is not compatible with I/O modules. PNotes • Formatting a "MagicGate" compatible "Memory Stick
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    sound board is required to use "SonicStage.") • USB port (This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).) • Display: High Color (16-bit) or higher, 800 × 480 pixels or more (800 × 600 pixels or more recommended.) Recommended Macintosh environment • OS: Mac OS 9.2.2/X (v10.2~10.4) * The operating systems
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    Windows 2000/Windows XP. • Installation should take place after you log on as Administrator. For how to log on using the Administrator account, see the manual provided with your computer. • When using the software on a computer with Service Pack 3 of Windows 2000 installed Performing the following
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    On System Restore and Windows XP/Windows Me When using the Windows XP or Windows Me, executing the "System Restore" item in System Tools may make it impossible to play song data is impeded following execution of "System Restore." In this case, follow the instructions displayed on the screen. 11-GB
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    USB cable 1 m (1) • CD-ROM for Windows (MSAC-US40) (1) PNote Select the CD-ROM which contains the language you prefer, when installing "SonicStage." * The CD-ROM contains the following software programs. • Device Driver Software • "SonicStage" • Memory Stick Formatter • Operating Instructions
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    PC can also be transferred to a "Memory Stick" or "Memory Stick Duo" so that they can be enjoyed outside the PC environment. PNotes • "SonicStage" does not support Macintosh. • This software is not compatible with writing of music data to CD-RW/CD- R media. Sony will not be liable for any damage of
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    of the Operating Instructions appears as a thumbnail. When you click on the thumbnail corresponding to the page that you want to view, the page is shown in the "Right frame." • Right frame Shows each page. For details on how to use Adobe Reader, see the online Help manual for Adobe Reader. 14-GB
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    use the Help (When Using Windows) The following applications feature separate online Help manuals. • "SonicStage" • Memory Stick Formatter For details on how to use each of the application software programs, see the respective Help manuals. How to use the Help manuals is described as follows. Screen
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    "Memory Stick Formatter" and the operating instructions (PDF file) are also installed on your computer. 1 Turn on your computer. At this point, do not connect this unit to your computer. Close all running applications. To install the device driver when you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you
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    returns. To end installation of the software at this point, click [Exit]. If you do so, "SonicStage" is not installed. To view the operating instructions, select [Start] - [Programs] - [Sony Memory Stick Reader Writer] - [MSAC-US40 Instructions]. PNote Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated is
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    Installing the "SonicStage" software on your computer 1 Do as follows to install "SonicStage." Click the [SonicStage] button in the menu. 2 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [
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    on the OS, the driver installation may take place automatically. • The location of the USB port on the computer differs with the computer used. • When using a computer with multiple USB ports, do not connect other devices, with the exception of a standard mouse and keyboard, to USB ports at the same
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    equipment are connected to one computer, and both are used simultaneously, operation is not guaranteed depending on the USB devices. • Make sure to connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on the computer main unit. Operation is not guaranteed if the cable is connected via the keyboard or
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    connections are completed In the following, Windows XP is used for instructions. Depending on the OS type and the settings, the screens may look different. 1 Open the "My Computer" folder. The "My Computer" folders appear. 2 Confirm that the newly recognized Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon is shown. PNote
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    When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated A separate device driver may already have been installed. Connect this unit to your computer, and then perform the following procedure. - When using Windows 2000/Windows XP - Log on as Administrator or using a user ID that has
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    [Other devices]. 6 Check whether [? MSACUS40] preceded by the "?" symbol is shown. 3 Delete the driver if installed. If you use the procedure described in Step 2 and confirm that [? MSAC-US40] is shown under "Other devices" in the "View devices by type" display, a separate device driver has already
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    procedure described in Step 2 and find that [? MSACUS40] is shown under "Other devices," a separate device driver has already been installed. Use the following procedure to delete this driver. Do not delete other devices than [? MSAC-US40]. 1 Click on [? MSAC-US40]. 2 Click on [Remove]. The "Confirm
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    the "Memory Stick" to your computer, the image data can be displayed and processed on your computer even if this unit is not connected to your computer. When the USB cable is disconnected, the Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon disappears. For how to copy image data to your computer, see the manual for your
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    using Windows 98SE do not need to perform this procedure. 1 Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen. Click this icon. This section is the task tray. A message appears. 2 Click "Safely remove Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US40
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    3 ["Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US40) can be safely removed."] is displayed. In this condition, you can safely remove this unit from your computer. PNote The indications may be different depending on the OS that you are using. PNotes • When you just want to remove the "Memory Stick"
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    Macintosh) You can use the driver provided as a standard feature of the OS. Operate as described in the following. You can use this unit without installing the driver, by simply connecting this unit to your computer. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert "Memory Stick" to this unit and connect the USB
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    the "Memory Stick" in this unit, without performing the operations above, may cause damage to the "Memory Stick." Unplug the USB cable or remove the "Memory Stick" after performing these operations. Sony will not be liable for any damage caused as a result of not following the instructions above
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    mouse operations: • Devices/tracks recorded on a media connected to the USB port of your PC. (This is available using the main unit and "Memory Stick.") • Music CD • Music files on your PC • Music files provided by Internet music distribution services (EMD services). Creating a music database
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    to a "Memory Stick." Music files transferred to a "Memory Stick" can be played outside the PC environment using devices such as a portable audio player, etc. For various uses of "SonicStage," please refer to the "SonicStage" Help. PNote There are some WAV format, MP3 format and WMT compatible music
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    launching "SonicStage" and other "OpenMG" compatible software Do not launch "SonicStage" and other "OpenMG" compatible software (software capable of running/managing "OpenMG" format files) simultaneously. Doing so may cause music files stored on the PC hard disk or devices/media to be damaged, and
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    Running "System Restore," a system tool built in Windows XP and Windows Me, may cause a malfunction in management data resulting disc The "SonicStage" supplied with this unit is not compatible with writing of music data to CD-RW/CD-R media. Sony will not be liable for any loss of data resulting from
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    Programs] - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage]. • "SonicStage" can also be launched by: - Double clicking a SonicStage icon on the desktop if displayed. (When using Windows XP, icons that have not been used for some time are deleted from the desktop depending on the setting. If the SonicStage icon does not
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    of the "Memory Stick Formatter" software program. For the details on how to use the "Memory Stick Formatter," refer to the manual supplied with the "Memory Stick Formatter." You can download the "Memory Stick Formatter" at the following Web Site. http://www.sony.net/memorystick/supporte/ PNote If
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    -protect switch to ensure that important data is not deleted by mistake. (Some of "Memory Stick" ("Memory Stick Duo") are not equipped with a write-protect switch. If you use a "Memory Stick" ("Memory Stick Duo") unequipped with the writeprotect switch, be careful not to write data or delete data
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    data. Sony does not accept liability for damage of the data. We cannot accept responsibility in the event that data is lost or damaged and the unit is damaged, while using this unit. • Data copyright protected by "MagicGate" can only be used with a "MagicGate" compatible "Memory Stick." • Do
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    box appears. 3 Select the software to be removed ("SonicStage," Memory Stick Formatter) from the list of software programs that can be automatically removed, and then click [Add/Remove]. The selected software programs are uninstalled. - In the case of Windows 2000/Windows XP - After logging on as
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    Troubleshooting Symptom The Memory Stick icon (Removable disk) is not displayed. The "Memory Stick" cannot be accessed from Explorer or My Computer. Cause/Solution •Not connected correctly. t Connect correctly. (Page 19) •In addition to this unit, another device is connected to the USB port on the
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    imposed by the copyright protection The "SonicStage" software employs "OpenMG" Sony-developed copyright protection technology to safeguard the copyright of music content. It enables you to enjoy a wide range of music via online music distribution services. The number of times you can record or
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    "Memory Stick") Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (condensation not allowed) Humidity 20 % to 80 % (condensation not allowed) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions/comments related to this product, please visit our Customer Support
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    BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL SOFTWARE, FILES, OR ANY OTHER DATA STORED ON YOUR MEDIA PRIOR TO SENDING THIS PRODUCT TO SONY. SONY IS NOT LIABLE FOR contact: Sony Direct Response Center,12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913; www.sony.com/service; or (800) 222-SONY. In Canada contact: Sony of Canada Ltd.
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Memory Stick USB
Reader/Writer
MSAC-US40
Operating Instructions