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Using the Reader/Writer Inserting a Memory Card Insert a memory card into the corresponding slot on the reader/ writer. When inserting a card, push it in as far as it can go. Notes • Each card slot is designed so a card can only be inserted in the correct direction. • Insert only one memory card into the corresponding slot. Do not insert multiple cards at the same time. • When inserting a mini SD Card, use an appropriate adaptor (not supplied). • Do not insert a card upside down. • Forcibly inserting the card may damage the card or the slot. Insert one of the following cards in this slot: • xD-Picture Card Insert one of the following cards in this slot: • "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") • "microSD Card and microSDHC Card" Insert one of the following cards in this slot: • MultiMediaCard • RS-MMC • SD/SDHC Memory Card • mini SD Card* * Use an appropriate adapter (not supplied). Insert one of the following "Memory Stick" media in this slot: • "Memory Stick" (without MagicGate) • "MagicGate Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick" (with MagicGate) • "Memory Stick Duo" (without MagicGate) • "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" Insert one of the following cards in this slot: • CompactFlash • Microdrive • "Memory Stick Duo" (with MagicGate) • "Memory Stick PRO" • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" • "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" Notes • If a memory card is inserted incorrectly, you may not be able to remove it. In the unlikely event that a memory card becomes stuck in the reader/writer, consult your local Sony dealer. Reading and Writing Data on a Memory Card For Windows The following explanation is illustrated with screens from Windows XP. The screens may differ for other versions of Windows. 1 Open [My Computer]. 2 Make sure the removable disk icons appear in [My Computer]. Drive letters for the removable disk icons are assigned in alphabetical order to the CompactFlash / Mircodrive Slot, xD-Picture Card Slot, MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card Slot, "Memory Stick" Slot and "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") media / microSD Card Slot. For example, if the computer has an A:, C:, and D: drive before connecting the reader/writer, the drive letters will be assigned as follows when the reader/writer is connected: Computer drive name Removable Disk (E:) Removable Disk (F:) Removable Disk (G:) Removable Disk (H:) Removable Disk (I:) Corresponding memory card CompactFlash MicroDrive xD-Picture Card MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card "Memory Stick" media "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") media mircoSD Card 3 Insert a memory card into the corresponding slot. When a volume label has been assigned to the memory card, the volume label will be displayed together with the removable disk icon. 4 Use the removable disk icon to read or write data on the memory card. If the following message appears, the memory card has not been recognized correctly, even though the access indicator lights up. Remove the card and insert it again. Notes • Use the removable disk icon for the memory card you are using. • It may take a while for the removable disk icons to appear. • If the removable disk icons do not appear, follow the steps under "Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From the Computer" in the Operating Instructions (this manual) to disconnect the reader/writer, and then wait at least 5 seconds before reconnecting it. If the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon mentioned in step 1 of "Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From the Computer" is not displayed, skip the rest of the procedure and immediately disconnect the reader/writer. • Depending on your operating system and the type of memory card you are using, the reader/writer drives may be recognized as "Local Disks" instead of "Removable Disks," but this will not affect their operation. For Window 7 and Macintosh 1 Insert a memory card into the corresponding slot. The removable disk icon appears on the desktop. When a volume label is assigned to the memory card, the volume label will be displayed together with the removable disk icon. 2 Use the removable disk icon to read or write data on the memory card. For Macintosh For Windows 7 Removing a Memory Card Notes • Do not remove a memory card while the access indicator is blinking. Doing so may cause damage to the data stored on the memory card. • Be sure to follow the steps described below. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss that results from removing a memory card without following the procedure described below. For Windows 1 Make sure the access indicator is not blinking. 2 Open [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the removable disk icon, and select [Eject]. 4 Pull the memory card straight out. For Windows 7 1 Click the Start Button. 2 Click [Devices and Printers]. 3 Right click [USB2.0 Card R/W] drive icon. 4 Go to [Eject] with selection option. 5 Pull the memory card straight out. For Macintosh 1 Close the files saved on the memory card, and exit any currently running applications. 2 Make sure the access indicator is not blinking. 3 Drag the removable disk icon to the [Trash]. Alternatively, select the removable disk icon, access the [File] menu on the menu bar, and select [Eject "Untitled"]*. * Depending on the memory card, a different label than "Untitled" may be shown. 4 Pull the memory card straight out. Reading the Access Indicator The access indicator changes according to the status of the reader/writer, as follows: Reader/writer status Connected to a computer Reading/writing data Access indicator Lights up Blinks Note If data cannot be read from or written to the memory card while the access indicator is lit, make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. For Macintosh 1 Close the files saved on the memory card, and exit any currently running applications. 2 Make sure the access indicator is not blinking. 3 Drag the removable disk icon to the [Trash]. Alternatively, select the removable disk icon, access the [File] menu on the menu bar, and select [Eject "Untitled"]*. * Depending on the memory card, a different label than "Untitled" may be shown. If no memory card is inserted into the reader/writer, skip this step. 4 Disconnect the reader/writer from the computer. Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From the Computer Notes • Do not disconnect the reader/writer from the computer while the access indicator is blinking. Doing so may cause damage to the data stored on the memory card. • Be sure to follow the steps described below. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss that results from disconnecting the reader/writer without following the procedure described below. For Windows The following explanation is illustrated with screens from Windows XP, and assumes that drive names E:, F:, G:, H: and I: are assigned to the four slots of the reader/writer. The screens may differ for other versions of Windows. 1 Click [Safely Remove Hardware] on the task tray, located at the lower right corner of the screen. Click this icon. Installing the Drive Letter Recognition Software (Windows Only) Before starting installation, read the "End User License Agreement." 1 Download the installer file from the web site. The installer file can be downloaded from the following URL http://sony.storagesupport.com/ 2 Close all program that are still running. 3 Double-click the installer file. (For windows Vista and Windows 7, User Account Control window will appear, click on [Allow].) 4 When the following window appears, the installing is completed, and click [OK]. Task tray 2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drives (E:, F:, G:, H:, I:)]. Click here. 3 Make sure the message "The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system." appears, and then disconnect the reader/writer. The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system. Note The above steps are not required when removing a memory card from the reader/writer. For Windows 7 1 Click the Start Button 2 Click Devices and Printers. 3 Right click [USB2.0 Card R/W] drive icon. 4 One by one ejects all removable disks or select eject when all medias are inserted to drive. Notes on Icons Once the Drive Letter Recognition Software is installed, the Removable Disk icons and their descriptions change. For example, if the computer has an A:, C:, and D: drive before connecting the reader/writer, the drive letters will be assigned as follows when the reader/writer is connected: Computer drive name CF/Microdrive (E:) xD (F:) Corresponding memory card CompactFlash MicroDrive xD-Picture Card MMC/SD (G:) Memory Stick (H:) M2/microSD (I:) MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card "Memory Stick" media "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") media microSD Card Notes • The use of this software is intended only for this reader/ writer. Other readers/writers may not work with this software. • Uninstall any similar software before installation to ensure that the software functions properly. Troubleshooting Before consulting your Sony representative, verify the following. If the problem still persists, consult your local Sony dealer. Problem The computer does not detect the reader/writer. The removable disk icon does not appear. The memory card cannot be accessed with Windows Explorer or My Computer. The computer does not recognize the memory card The read/write speed is slow. Solution , Your computer and the reader/ writer may not be properly connected. Disconnect the reader/ writer from the computer and reconnect it. , Your computer and the reader/ writer may not be properly connected. See "Connecting the Reader/Writer to a Computer" and make sure the connection is correct. , In Windows 7 case, the removable disk icon appears after a memory card inserted. , No memory card is inserted. Insert a memory card into the proper slot. , The memory card is not fully inserted. Insert the card completely. , The memory card is not inserted straight. Remove the card and insert it again. , The speed may vary depending on the environment or the memory card being used. This is not a malfunction. 5 Pull the USB Cable out from computer. Technical Support Local technical support service is only available in the following sales regions. s For customers in the USA (Sony Electronics Inc.) Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Central Time • Toll free: 1-800-588-3847 • Free telephone support is offered for 90 days after your first call. USA technical support only: Web- based technical support is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Web site: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For purchases in the U.S. see details at www.mediabysony.com

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Using the Reader/Writer
Inserting a Memory Card
Insert a memory card into the corresponding slot on the reader/
writer.
When inserting a card, push it in as far as it can go.
Notes
•
Each card slot is designed so a card can only be inserted in the
correct direction.
•
Insert only one memory card into the corresponding slot. Do
not insert multiple cards at the same time.
•
When inserting a mini SD Card, use an appropriate adaptor
(not supplied).
•
Do not insert a card upside down.
•
Forcibly inserting the card may damage the card or the slot.
Notes
•
If a memory card is inserted incorrectly, you may not be able
to remove it. In the unlikely event that a memory card
becomes stuck in the reader/writer, consult your local Sony
dealer.
Reading and Writing Data on a Memory Card
For Windows
The following explanation is illustrated with screens from
Windows XP.
The screens may differ for other versions of Windows.
1
Open [My Computer].
2
Make sure the removable disk icons appear in [My
Computer].
Drive letters for the removable disk icons are assigned in
alphabetical order to the CompactFlash / Mircodrive Slot,
xD-Picture Card Slot, MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card
Slot, “Memory Stick” Slot and “Memory Stick Micro”
(“M2”) media / microSD Card Slot.
For example, if the computer has an A:, C:, and D: drive
before connecting the reader/writer, the drive letters will be
assigned as follows when the reader/writer is connected:
Computer drive name
Corresponding memory card
Removable Disk (E:)
CompactFlash
MicroDrive
Removable Disk (F:)
xD-Picture Card
Removable Disk (G:)
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
Removable Disk (H:)
“Memory Stick” media
Removable Disk (I:)
“Memory Stick Micro” (”M2”) media
mircoSD Card
3
Insert a memory card into the corresponding slot.
When a volume label has been assigned to the memory card,
the volume label will be displayed together with the
removable disk icon.
4
Use the removable disk icon to read or write data
on the memory card.
If the following message appears, the memory card has not
been recognized correctly, even though the access indicator
lights up. Remove the card and insert it again.
For Window 7 and Macintosh
1
Insert a memory card into the corresponding slot.
The removable disk icon appears on the desktop.
When a volume label is assigned to the memory card, the
volume label will be displayed together with the removable
disk icon.
2
Use the removable disk icon to read or write data
on the memory card.
For Macintosh
For Windows 7
Removing a Memory Card
Notes
•
Do not remove a memory card while the access indicator is
blinking. Doing so may cause damage to the data stored on
the memory card.
•
Be sure to follow the steps described below.
Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss that
results from removing a memory card without following the
procedure described below.
For Windows
1
Make sure the access indicator is not blinking.
2
Open [My Computer].
3
Right-click the removable disk icon, and select
[Eject].
4
Pull the memory card straight out.
For Windows 7
1
Click the Start Button.
2
Click [Devices and Printers].
3
Right click [USB2.0 Card R/W] drive icon.
4
Go to [Eject] with selection option.
5
Pull the memory card straight out.
For Macintosh
1
Close the files saved on the memory card, and exit
any currently running applications.
2
Make sure the access indicator is not blinking.
3
Drag the removable disk icon to the [Trash].
Alternatively, select the removable disk icon, access the
[File] menu on the menu bar, and select [Eject “Untitled”]
*
.
*
Depending on the memory card, a different label than “Untitled”
may be shown.
4
Pull the memory card straight out.
Notes
•
Use the removable disk icon for the memory card you are
using.
•
It may take a while for the removable disk icons to appear.
•
If the removable disk icons do not appear, follow the steps
under “Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From the
Computer” in the Operating Instructions (this manual) to
disconnect the reader/writer, and then wait at least 5 seconds
before reconnecting it.
If the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon mentioned in step 1 of
“Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From the Computer” is not
displayed, skip the rest of the procedure and immediately
disconnect the reader/writer.
•
Depending on your operating system and the type of memory
card you are using, the reader/writer drives may be
recognized as “Local Disks” instead of “Removable Disks,”
but this will not affect their operation.
Insert one of the following
“Memory Stick” media in
this slot:
•
“Memory Stick”
(without MagicGate)
•
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
•
“Memory Stick”
(with MagicGate)
•
“Memory Stick Duo” (without
MagicGate)
•
“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”
•
“Memory Stick Duo”
(with MagicGate)
•
“Memory Stick PRO”
•
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
•
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
Insert one of the following cards in this slot:
• MultiMediaCard
• RS-MMC
• SD/SDHC Memory Card
• mini SD Card*
* Use an appropriate
adapter (not supplied).
Insert one of the following
cards in this slot:
•
CompactFlash
• Microdrive
Insert one of the following
cards in this slot:
• xD-Picture Card
Reading the Access Indicator
The access indicator changes according to the status of the
reader/writer, as follows:
Reader/writer status
Access indicator
Connected to a computer
Lights up
Reading/writing data
Blinks
Note
If data cannot be read from or written to the memory card while
the access indicator is lit, make sure the card is fully inserted
into the slot.
Disconnecting the Reader/Writer
From the Computer
Notes
•
Do not disconnect the reader/writer from the computer while
the access indicator is blinking. Doing so may cause damage
to the data stored on the memory card.
•
Be sure to follow the steps described below.
Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss that
results from disconnecting the reader/writer without
following the procedure described below.
For Windows
The following explanation is illustrated with screens from
Windows XP, and assumes that drive names E:, F:, G:, H: and I:
are assigned to the four slots of the reader/writer.
The screens may differ for other versions of Windows.
1
Click [Safely Remove Hardware] on the task tray,
located at the lower right corner of the screen.
2
Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device -
Drives (E:, F:, G:, H:, I:)].
3
Make sure the message “The 'USB Mass Storage
Device' device can now be safely removed from
the system.” appears, and then disconnect the
reader/writer.
Note
The above steps are not required when removing a memory card
from the reader/writer.
For Windows 7
1
Click the Start Button
2
Click Devices and Printers.
3
Right click [USB2.0 Card R/W] drive icon.
4
One by one ejects all removable disks or select
eject when all medias are inserted to drive.
5
Pull the USB Cable out from computer.
Task tray
Click here.
The 'USB Mass Storage Device'
device can now be safely removed
from the system.
Click this icon.
Insert one of the following
cards in this slot:
• “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”)
• “microSD Card and
microSDHC Card”
Solution
,
Your computer and the reader/
writer may not be properly
connected. Disconnect the reader/
writer from the computer and
reconnect it.
,
Your computer and the reader/
writer may not be properly
connected. See “Connecting the
Reader/Writer to a Computer” and
make sure the connection is correct.
,
In Windows 7 case, the removable
disk icon appears after a memory
card inserted.
,
No memory card is inserted. Insert a
memory card into the proper slot.
,
The memory card is not fully
inserted. Insert the card completely.
,
The memory card is not inserted
straight. Remove the card and insert
it again.
,
The speed may vary depending on
the environment or the memory
card being used. This is not a
malfunction.
For Macintosh
1
Close the files saved on the memory card, and exit
any currently running applications.
2
Make sure the access indicator is not blinking.
3
Drag the removable disk icon to the [Trash].
Alternatively, select the removable disk icon, access the
[File] menu on the menu bar, and select [Eject “Untitled”]*.
*
Depending on the memory card, a different label than “Untitled”
may be shown.
If no memory card is inserted into the reader/writer, skip
this step.
4
Disconnect the reader/writer from the computer.
Installing the Drive Letter
Recognition Software
(Windows Only)
Before starting installation, read the “End User License
Agreement.”
1
Download the installer file from the web site.
The installer file can be downloaded from the following
URL
2
Close all program that are still running.
3
Double-click the installer file.
(For windows Vista and Windows 7, User Account Control
window will appear, click on [Allow].)
4
When the following window appears, the
installing is completed, and click [OK].
Notes on Icons
Once the Drive Letter Recognition Software is installed, the
Removable Disk icons and their descriptions change.
For example, if the computer has an A:, C:, and D: drive before
connecting the reader/writer, the drive letters will be assigned
as follows when the reader/writer is connected:
Computer drive name
Corresponding memory card
CF/Microdrive (E:)
CompactFlash
MicroDrive
xD (F:)
xD-Picture Card
MMC/SD (G:)
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
Memory Stick (H:)
“Memory Stick” media
M2/microSD (I:)
“Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”) media
microSD Card
Notes
•
The use of this software is intended only for this reader/
writer. Other readers/writers may not work with this
software.
•
Uninstall any similar software before installation to ensure
that the software functions properly.
Troubleshooting
Before consulting your Sony representative, verify the following.
If the problem still persists, consult your local Sony dealer.
Problem
The computer does not
detect the reader/writer.
The removable disk icon
does not appear.
The memory card cannot be
accessed with Windows
Explorer or My Computer.
The computer does not
recognize the memory card
The read/write speed is
slow.
Technical Support
Local technical support service is only available in the
following sales regions.
s
For customers in the USA (Sony Electronics Inc.)
Monday to Saturday,
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Central Time
•
Toll free: 1-800-588-3847
•
Free telephone support is offered for 90 days after your first
call.
USA technical support only: Web- based technical support
is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
•
Web site:
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For purchases in the U.S. see details at
www.mediabysony.com