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    Memory Stick Duo Expr essCar d™ Adaptor MSAC-EX1 Operating Instructions 3-218-418- 12 (1)[...]

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    2-GB English Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center, 1-800-222-7669[...]

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    3-GB CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative f[...]

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    4-GB Precautions on use Pay attention to the following points when using this unit. • If the body becomes dirty, wipe with a soft cloth. Never use benzine, alcohol, paint thinner or other solvents, which may damage the unit. • Data cannot be guaranteed if not properly operated.[...]

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    5-GB Table of contents Precautions on use ................................................................................................ 4 Features of this unit .............................................................................................. 6 Checking the included items ..............................................................[...]

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    6-GB Features of this unit This unit is the ExpressCard Adaptor and is only compatible with duo-size Memory Stick ™ media, and this unit can be used by inserting it into the ExpressCard slot of your computer. This unit is compatible with the 8-bit parallel interface of the Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ™ media, and also adopts the PCI Express interfa[...]

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    7-GB Memory Stick ™ media types that can be used with this unit (not supplied) – Memory Stick Duo ™ (without MagicGate) – Memory Stick Duo ™ (with MagicGate) – MagicGate Memory Stick Duo ™ – Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ – Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ™ – Memory Stick Micro ™ (M2 ™ )* * Use the specified adaptor, (MSAC-MMD/not suppl[...]

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    8-GB Checking the included items The Memory Stick ™ media is not supplied. • Memory Stick Duo ExpressCard Adaptor (this unit) (1) • CD-ROM (1) The CD-ROM contains the following software programs: – Device driver – “Memory Stick Formatter” (Windows) – Operating Instructions (PDF file) • Setup Guide (1)[...]

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    9-GB System requirements Recommended Windows environment •O S Windows XP: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or later Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows Vista Business Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Mic[...]

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    10-GB Supplied software The CD-ROM (supplied) contains the following software programs; Device driver The device driver must be installed when this unit is used on the computer. For how to install the device driver, see page 11 (Windows) or 25 (Mac OS). “Memory Stick Formatter” (Windows) This is a software program for formatting (initializing) [...]

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    11-GB Installing the software on your computer P Note • Be sure to install the device driver from the CD-ROM (supplied) before you insert this unit into your computer. Do not perform the installation while this unit is inserted into your computer. Restart your computer when installation is complete, and then insert this unit into your computer. ?[...]

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    12-GB 6 Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen. “Ready to install the Program” appears. 7 Click the [Install] button. 8 Click the [Finish] button. The device driver installation is complete, and following this, installation of the “Memory Stick Formatter” starts. 9 Select the language on the “Choose Setup Language” screen, th[...]

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    13-GB How to use this unit In the following example, Windows Vista is used for instructions. Depending on the OS type and the settings on your computer, the screens may look different. 1 Insert the Memory Stick ™ media into the Memory Stick ™ slot on this unit. For Windows 2 Insert this unit into the ExpressCard slot on your computer. This unit[...]

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    14-GB P Note Insert this unit completely into your computer. Be sure to insert in this unit oriented correctly to avoid damage. 3 Confirm that this unit is recognized. 1 Click [Start] and click [Computer]. 2 Confirm that the newly recognized “Memory Stick (F:)” icon is shown. The insertion is complete when the “Memory Stick (F:)” icon is sh[...]

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    15-GB P Note When the access lamp blinks, it indicates that data is being accessed. Never remove the Memory Stick ™ media, turn off the computer, or remove this unit from the computer while the access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data on the Memory Stick ™ media.[...]

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    16-GB When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated The device driver may have not been installed correctly. Insert this unit into your computer, and then perform the following procedure. When using Windows XP Log on as Administrator or using an user ID that has administrative privileges. Please see the manual of your computer for pr[...]

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    17-GB 2 Check if the device driver has already been installed correctly. Check whether [Mass Storage Controller] preceded by the “!” symbol is shown. 1 Click the [Hardware] tab on the “System Properties” screen. 2 Click [Device Manager]. The “Device Manager” screen appears.[...]

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    18-GB 3 Delete the registration of device driver if the device driver is not installed correctly. If you use the procedure described in Step 2 and confirm that [!Mass Storage Controller] is shown, the device driver is not installed correctly. Use the following procedure to delete this device driver. Do not delete devices other than [ ! Mass Storage[...]

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    19-GB Check if [Mass Storage Controller] preceded by the “!” symbol is shown. When using Windows Vista Log on as Administrator or using an user ID that has administrative privileges. Please see the manual of your computer for process to log on the administrative privilege. 1 Show the “Device Manager” screen. 1 Click [Start]. 2 Click [Contro[...]

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    20-GB 3 If the wrong device driver is installed, reinstall the device driver. If you use the procedure described in Step 2 and confirm that [!Mass Storage Controller] is shown, the device driver is not installed correctly. 1 Right-Click [!Mass Storage Controller] and click [Properties]. The “Mass Storage Controller Properties” screen appears. 2[...]

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    21-GB Removing this unit from your computer Perform the procedure below before removing this unit from the computer. In the following, the screens shown in Windows Vista are used for instructions. Depending on the OS type and the settings, the screens on your computer may look different. 1 Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the task tra[...]

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    22-GB 3 “This device can now be safely removed from the computer.” is displayed and you can remove this unit from your computer. P Note The indications may be different depending on the OS on your computer. P Note • When you remove the Memory Stick ™ media from this unit, you must first remove this unit from your computer as described above[...]

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    23-GB About “MagicGate” (copyright protection technology) “MagicGate” is the generic name for a copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Music and other data that require copyright protection can be recorded and played back by using a combination of “MagicGate” compatible Memory Stick ™ media and equipment compatible with ?[...]

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    24-GB Formatting/initializing the Memory Stick ™ media Formatting deletes all the data recorded on the Memory Stick ™ media. Use the “Memory Stick Formatter” software (supplied) to format the Memory Stick ™ media. For details on how to use the “Memory Stick Formatter,” refer to the help supplied with the “Memory Stick Formatter.” [...]

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    25-GB Installing the software on your computer P Note Be sure to install the device driver from the CD-ROM (supplied) before you insert this unit into your computer. Do not perform the installation while this unit is inserted into your computer. Restart your computer when installation is complete, and then insert this unit into your computer. Use t[...]

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    26-GB 9 Click the [Continue to install] button on the install confirmation screen. Installation of the device driver starts. 10 After installation is complete, click the [Restart] button.[...]

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    27-GB How to use this unit P Note Be sure to install the device driver from the CD-ROM (supplied) before you insert this unit into your computer. Restart your computer following installation. 1 Insert the Memory Stick ™ media into the Memory Stick ™ slot on this unit. For Mac OS When you insert this unit into your computer or when you remove th[...]

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    28-GB P Note Insert this unit completely into your computer. Be sure to insert in this unit oriented correctly to avoid damage. 3 Confirm that this unit is recognized. Confirm that the newly recognized “Memory Stick” icon is shown on the desktop. 4 Drag and drop the data you want to transfer. Drag and drop the data you want to transfer from you[...]

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    29-GB Uninstalling the device driver 1 Insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. 2 Open the “Mac OS” folder, and double-click the [MSAC-EX1 Device Driver.dmg] file. The “MSAC-EX1 Device Driver” screen appears. 3 Double-click the [MSAC-EX1 Device Driver Uninstaller]. Uninstalling of the device driver begins. For Ma[...]

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    30-GB Troubleshooting Symptom The Removable disk icon (Memory Stick) is not displayed. The Memory Stick ™ media cannot be accessed from Explorer or My Computer (Computer). The access lamp does not turn on when the Memory Stick ™ media is inserted. Cause/Solution • This unit or the Memory Stick ™ media is not inserted correctly. t Insert cor[...]

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    31-GB Specifications Interface: ExpressCard/34 External dimensions Approx. 34 mm × 5 mm × 75 mm (1 3/8 × 7/32 × 3 in.) (Width × Height × Depth) Mass Approx. 22 g (0.8 oz.) (not including Memory Stick ™ media) Operating conditions Temperature 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) Humidity 20 % to 80 % (condensation not allowed) Design and spec[...]

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    32-GB LIMITED WARRANTY SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (for U.S. sales) or SONY OF CANADA LTD. (for Canadian Sales) (“SONY”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, SONY will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii[...]

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    33-GB This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use; it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use, acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to any part of the SON[...]

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    Sony Corporation[...]