Sony DSC-S500 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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On the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick” that can be used with this
camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”
functions.
*1
“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are
equipped with MagicGate functions.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology. Data
recording/playback that requires MagicGate
functions cannot be performed with this
camera.
*2
Supports high-speed data transfer using a
parallel interface.
A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
Data read/write speeds differ depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and
the equipment used.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo”
(not supplied)
You cannot record, edit or delete images if you
slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a
fine-tipped object.
Some “Memory Stick Duo” cards do not
have a write-protect switch. On “Memory
Stick Duo” with this switch, the position
and shape may vary depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo”.
Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or
the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
We recommend backing up important data.
Do not press down hard when you write down
on the memo area.
Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.
Do not touch the terminal section of the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal
object.
Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
“Memory Stick” type Recording/
Playback
Memory Stick
(without MagicGate)
Memory Stick
(with MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
a
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
a
*1*2
MagicGate Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
a
*1
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick PRO Duo
a
*1*2
Terminal
Write-protect
switch
Memo area