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3-061-609-13 (1) Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR MSAC-FD2M ©2000 Sony Corporation
3-061-609-13 (1) Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR MSAC-FD2M ©2000 Sony Corporation
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... Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for Memory Stick, MSAC-PC2, when you use a notebook computer. • If you use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, data on a multiprocessor is not guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may cause undesired operation. A 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive must accept any interference received, including interference that you use this floppy disk adaptor with Mavicas that interference will not occur in U.S.A. For...
... Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for Memory Stick, MSAC-PC2, when you use a notebook computer. • If you use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, data on a multiprocessor is not guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may cause undesired operation. A 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive must accept any interference received, including interference that you use this floppy disk adaptor with Mavicas that interference will not occur in U.S.A. For...
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... Check the items supplied 4 Setting Up Installing lithium batteries 5 For Windows Installing driver ...7 Uninstalling driver 9 For Macintosh Installing utility software 10 Uninstalling utility software 10 Operation Inserting "Memory Stick 11 For Windows Using MSAC-FD2M 13 Icons on task bar 14 Formatting "Memory Stick 14 On-line help ...14 For Macintosh Using MSAC-FD2M 15 Additional Information Precautions ...21 Troubleshooting 23 Specifications ...24 PNotes • Menus shown in the instructions may differ slightly from...
... Check the items supplied 4 Setting Up Installing lithium batteries 5 For Windows Installing driver ...7 Uninstalling driver 9 For Macintosh Installing utility software 10 Uninstalling utility software 10 Operation Inserting "Memory Stick 11 For Windows Using MSAC-FD2M 13 Icons on task bar 14 Formatting "Memory Stick 14 On-line help ...14 For Macintosh Using MSAC-FD2M 15 Additional Information Precautions ...21 Troubleshooting 23 Specifications ...24 PNotes • Menus shown in the instructions may differ slightly from...
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MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick Driver software (CD-ROM) (1) CR2016 lithium battery (2) Operating Instructions for MSAC-FD2M (2) Warranty (1) 4-GB BBefore You Begin Check the items supplied Check to make sure the package contains all of the following items. If any item is missing, get in touch with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick Driver software (CD-ROM) (1) CR2016 lithium battery (2) Operating Instructions for MSAC-FD2M (2) Warranty (1) 4-GB BBefore You Begin Check the items supplied Check to make sure the package contains all of the following items. If any item is missing, get in touch with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Place the MSAC-FD2M on the battery cover. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise until it clicks and then remove the battery cover. 2 Insert batteries. Insert two new batteries into ... the plus sign faces upward. electrode Continued 5-GB With your finger, press and hold the upper groove on a flat surface. Setting Up BSetting Up Installing lithium batteries The power source for the MSAC-FD2M consists of two lithium button batteries (CR2016). ( The CR2016 lithium battery will be indicated below simply as "battery.") Before beginning...
Place the MSAC-FD2M on the battery cover. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise until it clicks and then remove the battery cover. 2 Insert batteries. Insert two new batteries into ... the plus sign faces upward. electrode Continued 5-GB With your finger, press and hold the upper groove on a flat surface. Setting Up BSetting Up Installing lithium batteries The power source for the MSAC-FD2M consists of two lithium button batteries (CR2016). ( The CR2016 lithium battery will be indicated below simply as "battery.") Before beginning...
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exe" to use the adaptor. Continued 7-GB If you are using Windows NT, log in with the permission of administrator. 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD- Setting Up • For Windows Installing driver Install the software needed to set up the driver. ROM drive. 2 Open "My Computer." 3 Open the CD-ROM drive [Msac-fd1]. 4 Open "English." 5 Double-click "Setup.
exe" to use the adaptor. Continued 7-GB If you are using Windows NT, log in with the permission of administrator. 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD- Setting Up • For Windows Installing driver Install the software needed to set up the driver. ROM drive. 2 Open "My Computer." 3 Open the CD-ROM drive [Msac-fd1]. 4 Open "English." 5 Double-click "Setup.
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The installation has been successfully completed. 8-GB Installing driver (continued) 6 That starts up the installation program. Follow the instructions and restart. 8 After the restart, a floppy disk icon will appear in the task bar. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the program file. 7 When the installation is complete, a message appears telling you to restart the computer.
The installation has been successfully completed. 8-GB Installing driver (continued) 6 That starts up the installation program. Follow the instructions and restart. 8 After the restart, a floppy disk icon will appear in the task bar. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the program file. 7 When the installation is complete, a message appears telling you to restart the computer.
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The "Install/Uninstall" window then appears. 4 Select "Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor" and click on the "Install/ Uninstall" tab. PNote The adaptor can no icon in the task bar, the uninstallation is successful. Setting Up Uninstalling driver 1 Click on [Start], set the cursor on [Settings] and click on [Control Panel]. [Control Panel] window appears. 2 Double-click on [Add/Remove Programs]. [Add/Remove Programs...
The "Install/Uninstall" window then appears. 4 Select "Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor" and click on the "Install/ Uninstall" tab. PNote The adaptor can no icon in the task bar, the uninstallation is successful. Setting Up Uninstalling driver 1 Click on [Start], set the cursor on [Settings] and click on [Control Panel]. [Control Panel] window appears. 2 Double-click on [Add/Remove Programs]. [Add/Remove Programs...
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..., MSAC-FD2M or "Memory Stick" could be destroyed. • MSAC-FD2M cannot be used in a network. drop it onto the hard disk to Trash. 10-GB If an operating error causes more than one [MSAC-FD1 Utility] onto the hard disk. That completes the installation. • For Macintosh Installing utility software 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double...
..., MSAC-FD2M or "Memory Stick" could be destroyed. • MSAC-FD2M cannot be used in a network. drop it onto the hard disk to Trash. 10-GB If an operating error causes more than one [MSAC-FD1 Utility] onto the hard disk. That completes the installation. • For Macintosh Installing utility software 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double...
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Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor. Otherwise, it clicks. Write-protect LOCK switch Continued 11-GB PNote Setting the write-protect switch to "LOCK" position, prevents the writing or deleting of data into "Memory Stick" and formatting the "Memory Stick." Terminals face upward Make sure that "Memory Stick" is seated securely in the diagram all the way until it will not work correctly.
Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor. Otherwise, it clicks. Write-protect LOCK switch Continued 11-GB PNote Setting the write-protect switch to "LOCK" position, prevents the writing or deleting of data into "Memory Stick" and formatting the "Memory Stick." Terminals face upward Make sure that "Memory Stick" is seated securely in the diagram all the way until it will not work correctly.
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... the driver software. PNotes • Once you have installed the driver software for this unit, use only 1.44MB floppy disks. • When you use are the same as with adaptor inserted. • Use the "Memory Stick Format" program to format a new "Memory Stick" (see p. 14). • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the personal computer. Operation • For Windows Using MSAC-FD2M Insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive...
... the driver software. PNotes • Once you have installed the driver software for this unit, use only 1.44MB floppy disks. • When you use are the same as with adaptor inserted. • Use the "Memory Stick Format" program to format a new "Memory Stick" (see p. 14). • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the personal computer. Operation • For Windows Using MSAC-FD2M Insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive...
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Formatting "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Format" program must always be used to use the "Memory Stick Format" program, see on-line help window appears. z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. Icons on the Status Monitor icon. The icon changes when the adaptor is accessed. • To show drive number and remaining battery charge, place...
Formatting "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Format" program must always be used to use the "Memory Stick Format" program, see on-line help window appears. z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. Icons on the Status Monitor icon. The icon changes when the adaptor is accessed. • To show drive number and remaining battery charge, place...
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... [Extensions Manager] in subsequent startups. 2 Startup Double click on using your Macintosh User's Guide for Memory Stick (referred to start. Operation • For Macintosh Using MSAC-FD2M The Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility software can only be used to download data (images, etc.) from the Floppy Disk Adaptor for more information on [MSAC-FD1 Utility] to hereafter as the MSAC-FD2M). Use MSAC-FD2M only when Quick Time is disabled, it will remain disabled...
... [Extensions Manager] in subsequent startups. 2 Startup Double click on using your Macintosh User's Guide for Memory Stick (referred to start. Operation • For Macintosh Using MSAC-FD2M The Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility software can only be used to download data (images, etc.) from the Floppy Disk Adaptor for more information on [MSAC-FD1 Utility] to hereafter as the MSAC-FD2M). Use MSAC-FD2M only when Quick Time is disabled, it will remain disabled...
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Do not select [Initialize]. Then repeat the steps above from the beginning. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB If the application does not start, the menu below appears. Selecting [Initialize] will cause the computer to crash. 3 Insert Adaptor When the startup menu appears, insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Always press [Eject] when this menu displays.
Do not select [Initialize]. Then repeat the steps above from the beginning. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB If the application does not start, the menu below appears. Selecting [Initialize] will cause the computer to crash. 3 Insert Adaptor When the startup menu appears, insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Always press [Eject] when this menu displays.
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Copying files (1) Click on the file to be copied. (2) Press the [Copy] button. (3) Click on the folder where the copy will go and press [Choose]. 18-GB Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) 2.
Copying files (1) Click on the file to be copied. (2) Press the [Copy] button. (3) Click on the folder where the copy will go and press [Choose]. 18-GB Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) 2.
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... [Size] and [Date] in the upper part of the display menu. When the copy finishes, the menu returns to the first or any previous folder, select any menu or items from the POP UP MENU. 5 Removing MSAC-FD2M To remove the MSAC-FD2M from the floppy disk drive, press [Eject]. To return to the previous... folder To return to the file list. That also brings the startup window back onto the screen. Continued 19-GB Sorting files To sort files...
... [Size] and [Date] in the upper part of the display menu. When the copy finishes, the menu returns to the first or any previous folder, select any menu or items from the POP UP MENU. 5 Removing MSAC-FD2M To remove the MSAC-FD2M from the floppy disk drive, press [Eject]. To return to the previous... folder To return to the file list. That also brings the startup window back onto the screen. Continued 19-GB Sorting files To sort files...
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...floppy disk adaptor from the drive when the adaptor is not in the "Memory Stick". • MSAC-FD2M cannot be ejected without operation for five minutes or over places MSAC-FD2M into the shutdown mode. • Never run more than one MSAC-FD1 utility at the same time. It may cause the malfunction of MSAC-FD2M or destroy all data on the MSAC-FD2M... or in use. • Displaying dialog window without going into shutdown mode. MSAC-FD2M is then ejected in the startup menu. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) 6 Quit After finishing work, select...
...floppy disk adaptor from the drive when the adaptor is not in the "Memory Stick". • MSAC-FD2M cannot be ejected without operation for five minutes or over places MSAC-FD2M into the shutdown mode. • Never run more than one MSAC-FD1 utility at the same time. It may cause the malfunction of MSAC-FD2M or destroy all data on the MSAC-FD2M... or in use. • Displaying dialog window without going into shutdown mode. MSAC-FD2M is then ejected in the startup menu. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) 6 Quit After finishing work, select...
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...data on the "Memory Stick." (The "Memory Stick" can be used if reformatted but all the data on it is not in use or store the adaptor in your pocket or the like. BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M...use . • Do not stick any label other than those specially provided onto the "Memory Stick." • While the adaptor is being accessed, never remove the adaptor from the drive when it will be subject to strong static electricity or electrical emissions. • Always backup valuable data. • To protect the floppy disk drive, remove the adaptor from the floppy disk drive...
...data on the "Memory Stick." (The "Memory Stick" can be used if reformatted but all the data on it is not in use or store the adaptor in your pocket or the like. BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M...use . • Do not stick any label other than those specially provided onto the "Memory Stick." • While the adaptor is being accessed, never remove the adaptor from the drive when it will be subject to strong static electricity or electrical emissions. • Always backup valuable data. • To protect the floppy disk drive, remove the adaptor from the floppy disk drive...
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... is . t Insert CD-ROM provided into the drive. •Installation file name is wrong. (For Windows) t See Operating Instructions. (p. 7) •Battery charge is in the floppy disk drive without starting up [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and then insert MSAC-FD2M. To use the adaptor again, remove it goes automatically into sleep mode to . (p. 15) •MSAC-FD2M has been inserted in sleep mode. five...
... is . t Insert CD-ROM provided into the drive. •Installation file name is wrong. (For Windows) t See Operating Instructions. (p. 7) •Battery charge is in the floppy disk drive without starting up [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and then insert MSAC-FD2M. To use the adaptor again, remove it goes automatically into sleep mode to . (p. 15) •MSAC-FD2M has been inserted in sleep mode. five...
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Operations cannot be provided as standard. Specifications OS Windows® 95/98/98SE/Windows NT® 4.0 (service pack 3, 4 and 5) Mac OS 7.6.1 ~ 8.6 (standard installation) Computer IBM PC/AT compatible desktop computers Apple Power Macintosh desktop computers A 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive must be guaranteed for all computers running in the recommended environment. 24-GB Operating voltage 3.8 V - 6.6 V Power consumption 85 mA (at 6V...
Operations cannot be provided as standard. Specifications OS Windows® 95/98/98SE/Windows NT® 4.0 (service pack 3, 4 and 5) Mac OS 7.6.1 ~ 8.6 (standard installation) Computer IBM PC/AT compatible desktop computers Apple Power Macintosh desktop computers A 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive must be guaranteed for all computers running in the recommended environment. 24-GB Operating voltage 3.8 V - 6.6 V Power consumption 85 mA (at 6V...