Sony MSAC-US5 Operating Instructions - Page 5

"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh, iMac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. About Formatting "Memory Stick"s When "Memory Stick"s are shipped from the factory, they are already formatted to a special standard format. When you format "Memory Stick"s, we recommend formatting them on the device you are using so that they are compatible when used on "Memory Stick"-compatible device. Cautions When Formatting "Memory Stick"s on a Personal Computer Pay attention to the following points when formatting "Memory Stick"s on the personal computer, for example, that you are using. • Operation of "Memory Stick"s formatted on Windows machines is not guaranteed on "Memory Stick"-compatible device. To use a "Memory Stick" that has been formatted on a Windows machine, the "Memory Stick" must be reformatted on "Memory Stick"-compatible device. Note, that, in this case all data stored on the "Memory Stick" will be lost. • "Memory Stick" formatted on a Macintosh sometimes cannot be used on "Memory Stick"-compatible device. Do not format "Memory Stick" on the Macintosh. 5-GB