3-061-238-14 (1) Memory Stick Reader/Writer Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi US FR MSAC-US1 ©2000 Sony Corporation English Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For the customers in U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : MSAC-US1 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc. Address : 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone number : 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. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: 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. The specified 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. 2-US For the customers in Germany Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: · Residential area · Business district · Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.) You can connect this unit to a personal computer so that data in a "Memory Stick" can be transferred to the personal computer at high speed. You can also use a "Memory Stick" as a removable disk. This manual describes how to connect this unit, how to install the driver, how to use and customer service. PNotes · We recommend backing up valuable data. · The contents of data cannot be compensated if recording or playing back is not made due to malfunctions such as a "Memory Stick" error. · Do not touch the terminals on the "Memory Stick" with your fingers or metal objects. · To prevent recording or deletion of data on "Memory Stick"s set the "Memory Stick" write-protect switch to "Lock". · The communications state is sometimes not restored even if your personal computer is restored from a suspend state or sleep state. · Do not optimize "Memory Stick"s. · Do not compress the data on "Memory Stick"s. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are 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. MMXTM and Pentium® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 3-US 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. 4-US Table of Contents Parts identification ............................................................................................... 6 Before You Begin Checking the accessories ..................................................................................... 7 How to use For Windows ......................................................................................................... 8 For Macintosh ..................................................................................................... 12 For users of SONY digital HandyCam and Cyber-shot ............................... 14 Additional Information Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 15 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16 Recommended connections .............................................................................. 17 5-US Parts identification USB jack Connector A Connector B Access lamp · Connector A Insert the connector (A) on the specified USB cable into the USB jack on the personal computer (into any USB jack on the personal computer if the personal computer has more than one USB jack). · Connector B Insert the connector (B) on the specified USB cable into the USB jack on this unit until it clicks into place. PNotes · The access lamp lights when you access data on "Memory Stick". When the access lamp is lit, never remove the "Memory Stick", turn off the power of your personal computer or pull out the USB cable. Doing so might damage the data in "Memory Stick." · When disconnecting this unit from the personal computer, do not hold it by its cable; hold it by its connector. 6-US BBefore You Begin Checking the accessories Make sure that you have all the accessories below. If some of the accessories are missing, contact the store or purchase of a Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Before You Begin · Memory Stick Reader/Writer (1) · Specified USB cable (1) · CD-ROM (USB driver) (1) · CD-ROM (for Windows/Macintosh) · Manual (1) · WARRANTY CARD (1) 7-US BHow to use For Windows First, you must install the USB driver software in the package on the personal computer you are using. Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver software. Installation The screens shown in the following procedure are examples. Actual screens differ according to the OS. 1 2 3 Turn on your machine to start up Windows 98. Insert the USB driver software CD-ROM (supplied) into the CDROM drive. Insert "Memory Stick" into the unit, and connect the USB jack on the personal computer to the USB jack on this unit using the specified USB cable (supplied). If the "Memory Stick" is not in this unit, you cannot install the software. 4 The Windows machine will recognize this unit, and "Add New Hardware Wizard" will start up. Click "Next." Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" starts twice because two drivers are installed. Do not cancel the installation midway, and complete the installation. 8-US 5 Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)" and click "Next." How to use 6 Select CD-ROM drive, and then click "Next." Follow the on-screen instructions until the end to install the USB driver software. 7 The "Add New Hardware Wizard" starts twice. Follow the onscreen instructions until the end to install the USB driver software. 9-US For Windows (continued) 8 The icon of the newly identified driver "Removable disk" (ex: [G:]) is displayed in the "My Computer" window, and installation of the "Memory Stick" driver ends. * Note that addition of the removable disk takes a while. PNote When you install the "Memory Stick" driver software, a message which is not described in this manual may appear on the screen. If this happens, follow the on-screen instruction. 10-US How to use When you turn on your personal computer, make sure that the "Memory Stick" is not in this unit. If the "Memory Stick" is in this unit, you may not be able to start up your personal computer. In this case, reboot your personal computer after removing the "Memory Stick" from this unit. Insert "Memory Stick" into the unit, and open "Explorer" or "My computer." Removable disk is newly set up so that you can access data on "Memory Stick." How to use Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-mail data Folder containing video data Folder containing voice memo data The screen shown above is an example. Actual screen may differ according to the OS. This screen shows a window opened by Explorer. Removing "Memory Stick" 1 2 Close softwares such as Explorer running for this unit. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then remove the "Memory Stick." PNote When the access lamp is lit, never remove the "Memory Stick", turn off the power of your personal computer or disconnect the connector. Doing so might damage the data in "Memory Stick." 11-US For Macintosh First, you must install the USB driver software in the package on the personal computer you are using. Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver software. Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn on your Macintosh to start up the Mac OS. Insert the USB driver software CD-ROM (supplied) into the CDROM drive. Connect the USB jack on the personal computer to the USB jack on this unit using the specified USB cable (supplied). Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. Double-click the hard disk icon containing the System Folder to open the hard disk window. Drag the following two Mac driver files in the window opend in step 4 onto the System Folder in the window opened in step 5. (Drag and Drop): · Sony Peripheral USB Driver · Sony Peripheral USB Shim The message "Place files in Extensions Folder?" is displayed. Select "OK." Restart your Macintosh. 7 8 How to use Insert a "Memory Stick" after your Macintosh has started up. When you insert "Memory Stick" into the unit, Memory Stick icon appears on the desktop. You can access data on "Memory Stick." * Note that displaying the Memory Stick icon takes a while. 12-US Removing "Memory Stick" 1 2 3 4 Close softwares running for this unit. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit. Move the Memory Stick icon from the hard disk to Trash or select [Eject] from [Special] menu. Remove the "Memory Stick." How to use PNote You may not be able to copy the whole of folder on "Memory Stick" at once to the hard disk on the Macintosh. In this case, open the folder first and copy the contents in the folder. 13-US For users of SONY digital HandyCam and Cyber-shot You can view or capture data on "Memory Stick" on a personal computer by connecting this unit to a personal computer using the specified USB cable (supplied) on which the USB driver software has been installed. For details on how to use SONY digital HandyCam or Cyber-shot, refer to the manual for your digital HandyCam or Cyber-shot. "Memory Stick" data made on a SONY digital HandyCam or Cyber-shot is stored to the following file names in the following folders. Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-mail data Folder containing video data Folder containing voice memo data Actual screens differ according to the OS. Recording mode Folder name Folder name File name (Example) Still picture Dcim 100msdcf Dsc00001.jpg Moving picture Mssony Moml0001 Mov00001.mpg VOICE Mssony Momlv100 Dsc00001.mpg E-MAIL Mssony Imcif100 Dsc00001.jpg PNote The folder names and file names vary according to the equipment you are using. Refer to the user's manual for the equipment you are using. 14-US BAdditional Information Troubleshooting Symptom You cannot install the USB driver software. Cause/Solution ·The specified USB cable is not correctly connected. t Connect correctly. (page 17) ·Device other than this unit ...