Sony MSFD-20U User’s Guide - Page 2
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About Floppy Disks Compatible floppy disks The following floppy disks can be used with the drive. CAUTION • Do not use floppy disks that are incompatible with the drive, as it may damage the drive. • If you use preformatted floppy disks, make sure that they are compatible with your OS. Protecting data on floppy disks To prevent accidental loss of important data, use the writeprotect switch on floppy disks. When you slide the switch to the write-protect position, you can read data on floppy disks, but it is impossible to write or delete data. Back of the floppy disk Write-enable Write-protect position position Handling notes Make sure that you take the following precautions when handling floppy disks to ensure the safety of your data. • Do not place floppy disks close to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by speakers or televisions, as this could cause loss of data. • Do not place floppy disks close to heat sources or in direct sunlight as this may warp the floppy disk, making it unusable. • Do not open the floppy disk shutter or touch the disk surface. Dirt or scratches on the disk surface may make reading and writing impossible. • Avoid dropping liquids on floppy disks. • To protect important data, remove floppy disks from the drive and store them in a case when they are not being used. About "Memory Stick" On "Memory Sticks" "Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC 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 used for external data storage. Using "Memory Stick" You can read data from and write data to "Memory Stick" using Windows file operations. Compatible "Memory Stick" You can use the following types of "Memory Stick" with the drive. • "Memory Stick": standard blue "Memory Stick". • "MagicGate Memory Stick": White "Memory Stick" incorporating copyright protection technology (MagicGate*). * MagicGate is a coding method that allows copyright protection. Notes • Because the drive does not support the MagicGate standard, data recorded with the drive is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. Protecting data on "Memory Stick" To prevent accidental loss of important data, use the writeprotect switch on "Memory Stick". When you slide the switch to the write-protect position, you can read data on "Memory Stick", but it is impossible to write or delete data. Contacts Write-enable Write-protect position position LOCK LOCK Place the label position If an error message appears If an error occurs when reading or writing to "Memory Stick" and a blue screen appears with a message indicating that data may be lost, "Memory Stick" may be writeprotected. In this case, slide the write-protect switch as illu¤Ãrated above to remove the protection. No data is erased from "Memory Stick" if this occurs. Handling notes Make sure that you take the following precautions when handling "Memory Stick" to ensure the safety of your data. • "Memory Stick" are formatted at the time of manufacture. There is no need to reformat them. Formatting a "Memory Stick" with your computer may cause access problems when inserting it into other "Memory Stick" compatible devices. • To use a "Memory Stick" formatted with a computer, reformat it with a "Memory Stick" compatible device. • Other "Memory Stick" compatible devices require the "MemoryStick.ind" file on the "Memory Stick". Do not erase this file. • Do not attempt to defragment or compress the "Memory Stick" drive. • Data may be lost if: - A "Memory Stick" is removed from the drive or the computer turned off while reading or writing data. - A "Memory Stick" is subjected to an electrostatic discharge or electrostatic noise. • When affixing a label to "Memory Stick", only use "Memory Stick" labels. Do not use other types of labels. • When storing or carrying a "Memory Stick", keep it in its original case. • Avoid touching the connector or making it come in contact with metallic objects. • Do not drop, bend, or submit "Memory Stick" to external shock. • Do not disassemble or modify "Memory Stick". • Avoid dropping liquids on "Memory Stick". Technical Support Technical Support Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using MSFD-20U, or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If using telephone or email support, please have the following information available: • Model number: MSFD-20U • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model number • Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.) Local technical support is available only in the following sales regions: For Customer in the USA (Sony Electronics Inc): Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. CT • Toll free: 1-800-588-3847 • Free telephone support is offered for 90 days from your first call. USA Technical Support only: Web based technical support is free of charge and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Web site: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ For Customer in Australia (Sony Australia Limited): Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. EST • Toll free: (Aust) 1300-13-7669 (NZ) 09-488-6188 • International: +61-2-9887-6666 Web site: http://www.sony.com.au E-mail: [email protected] For Customer in HK (Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Service Center): Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hotline : 28335129 Product information Web site : http://www.sony.com.hk/Electronics/cp For Customer in Korea (Sony Korea Corp.): Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CS center of Sony Korea. Tel.: 02-6333-4819 For Customer in Taiwan (Sony Taiwan Limited): Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Computer Peripheral Department Tel.: 02-2522-3286 For Customer in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Africa, India (Sony Electronics Singapore Pte. Ltd.): Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Tel.: +65-329-1469 End User License Agreement IMPORTANT NOTICE The following "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" applies to the USB Floppy Disk Drive Device Driver software provided by Sony. Please read the following "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" before installing. By installing the device driver software, you agree to the "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT". END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between you (hereafter referred to as the User) and Sony Corporation (hereafter referred to as Sony) pertaining to the right to use the USB Floppy Disk Drive Device Driver software (hereafter referred to as the PROGRAM). Using the PROGRAM indicates your acceptance of these terms and conclusion of the Agreement between the User and Sony. 1 Copyright and all other rights relating to the PROGRAM and documents accompanying the PROGRAM are owned by Sony or the original rightful person or organization (hereafter referred to as the original rightful person) granting Sony the right to use the PROGRAM. The User is granted no rights other than those specified in this agreement. 2 Sony grants the User the non-exclusive, indivisible and non-transferable right to use the PROGRAM for the purpose of using the Sony product "USB floppy disk drive" for which the PROGRAM designates. 3 The User may not transfer the Right of Use described above to any third party nor allow for any third party to use the PROGRAM unless the User obtains the advance written permission of Sony. 4 The User may not export or transport the PROGRAM or documents accompanying the PROGRAM from the country where the User installed the PROGRAM to any other country. 5 The User may not (i) update, add to, or modify nor (ii) de-assemble or de-compile the PROGRAM either in whole or in part. 6 THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONDEFECTIVENESS. 7 If any dispute relating to infringement of copyright, patent, or other intangible property rights arises between the User and a third party as a consequence of use of the PROGRAM, the User shall settle the dispute at the User's own expense, and shall make no claim against Sony or the original rightful person. 8 Sony may terminate your license upon notice for failure to comply with any of these Terms. Any such termination shall not affect any payments, any compensation for damage. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy the Software together with all copies in any form. 9 This Agreement has several non-English language versions for the reference purpose only. In the event of any discrepancy between the English language version and any other language version, the English language version shall prevail. Safety Regulations WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed in the "Technical Support" section. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purposes. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MSFD-20U Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text. Before using this device, be sure to read the end user license agreements for the software provided with your computer. ❑ Our product guarantee is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used in the specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with this User's Guide, and applies only to this floppy disk drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product guarantee conditions. ❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product. ❑ The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card. ❑ Copyright laws prohibit the copying of all or part of the supplied software and User's Guide, or loaning the software, without obtaining permission of the copyright holder. ❑ We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that might occur when using the supplied software. ❑ The supplied software can only be used with this product. ❑ Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement.