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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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... the disks may be corrupted. • You can use this floppy disk adaptor with Mavicas that have the mark. • You cannot use this floppy disk adaptor when running Mavicap. • You cannot use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, data on , the user is not guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may not work with the EMC regulations when used in...
... the disks may be corrupted. • You can use this floppy disk adaptor with Mavicas that have the mark. • You cannot use this floppy disk adaptor when running Mavicap. • You cannot use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, data on , the user is not guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may not work with the EMC regulations when used in...
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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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Setting Up • For Windows Installing driver Install the software needed to set up the driver. Continued 7-GB exe" to use the adaptor. 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- ROM drive. 2 Open "My Computer." 3 Open the CD-ROM drive [Msac-fd1]. 4 Open "English." 5 Double-click "Setup.
Setting Up • For Windows Installing driver Install the software needed to set up the driver. Continued 7-GB exe" to use the adaptor. 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- 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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PNote The adaptor can no icon in the task bar, the uninstallation is no longer be used after uninstall the software. 9-GB If there is successful. Setting Up ...]. [Add/Remove Programs Properties] appears. 3 If "Install/Uninstall" does not appear, click on "Add/ Remove...". The "Install/Uninstall" window then appears. 4 Select "Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor" and click on the "Install/ Uninstall" tab. The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 5 Click on [Yes]. * For more detailed information on "Add/Remove Programs...
PNote The adaptor can no icon in the task bar, the uninstallation is no longer be used after uninstall the software. 9-GB If there is successful. Setting Up ...]. [Add/Remove Programs Properties] appears. 3 If "Install/Uninstall" does not appear, click on "Add/ Remove...". The "Install/Uninstall" window then appears. 4 Select "Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor" and click on the "Install/ Uninstall" tab. The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 5 Click on [Yes]. * For more detailed information on "Add/Remove Programs...
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...the installation. Then double-click on the desktop to run at the same time, MSAC-FD2M or "Memory Stick" could be destroyed. • MSAC-FD2M cannot be used in a network. PNotes • Do not copy more than one [MSAC-FD1 Utility] to display the folder list window. Uninstalling utility software Move the... [MSAC-FD1 Utility] from the hard disk to copy it onto the hard disk to Trash. 10-GB • For Macintosh Installing utility software 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click on...
...the installation. Then double-click on the desktop to run at the same time, MSAC-FD2M or "Memory Stick" could be destroyed. • MSAC-FD2M cannot be used in a network. PNotes • Do not copy more than one [MSAC-FD1 Utility] to display the folder list window. Uninstalling utility software Move the... [MSAC-FD1 Utility] from the hard disk to copy it onto the hard disk to Trash. 10-GB • For Macintosh Installing utility software 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click on...
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PNote Setting the write-protect switch to "LOCK" position, prevents the writing or deleting of data into "Memory Stick" and formatting the "Memory Stick." Otherwise, it clicks. Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor. Write-protect LOCK switch Continued 11-GB Terminals face upward Make sure that "Memory Stick" is seated securely in the diagram all the way until it will not work correctly.
PNote Setting the write-protect switch to "LOCK" position, prevents the writing or deleting of data into "Memory Stick" and formatting the "Memory Stick." Otherwise, it clicks. Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor. Write-protect LOCK switch Continued 11-GB 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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Inserting "Memory Stick" (continued) Removing "Memory Stick" Grasp the "Memory Stick" that protrudes from part A of the floppy disk adaptor and pull out gently. A 12-GB
Inserting "Memory Stick" (continued) Removing "Memory Stick" Grasp the "Memory Stick" that protrudes from part A of the floppy disk adaptor and pull out gently. A 12-GB
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...window. * Procedures for this unit from the drive when the adaptor is not in use this unit again, reinstall the driver software. To use . 13-GB Operation • For Windows Using MSAC-FD2M Insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive and double-click on the uninstallation. • ...When copying a file onto the "Memory Stick" with the adaptor, the computer's "time-remaining" indication may not be correct. •...
...window. * Procedures for this unit from the drive when the adaptor is not in use this unit again, reinstall the driver software. To use . 13-GB Operation • For Windows Using MSAC-FD2M Insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive and double-click on the uninstallation. • ...When copying a file onto the "Memory Stick" with the adaptor, the computer's "time-remaining" indication may not be correct. •...
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...detailed information on icons, see on how to format a "Memory Stick." z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. For instructions on -line help . z Memo Use on the Status Monitor icon. The icon changes when the... adaptor is accessed. • To show drive number and remaining battery charge, place the cursor on -line help window appears. The on the task bar display adaptor and battery status...
...detailed information on icons, see on how to format a "Memory Stick." z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. For instructions on -line help . z Memo Use on the Status Monitor icon. The icon changes when the... adaptor is accessed. • To show drive number and remaining battery charge, place the cursor on -line help window appears. The on the task bar display adaptor and battery status...
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...for Memory Stick (referred to "Memory Stick"(delete or rename files, format disks, etc.). You cannot use Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility to write data to hereafter as the MSAC-FD2M). Go to start. Continued 15-GB Once PC exchange is installed. 1 Disable the File Exchange (PC ... disable the File Exchange (PC Exchange). 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 the Apple Menu, find [Extensions Manager] in state....
...for Memory Stick (referred to "Memory Stick"(delete or rename files, format disks, etc.). You cannot use Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility to write data to hereafter as the MSAC-FD2M). Go to start. Continued 15-GB Once PC exchange is installed. 1 Disable the File Exchange (PC ... disable the File Exchange (PC Exchange). 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 the Apple Menu, find [Extensions Manager] in state....
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Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Always press [Eject] when this menu displays. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB Do not select [Initialize]. 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. Then repeat the steps above from the beginning.
Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Always press [Eject] when this menu displays. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB Do not select [Initialize]. 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. Then repeat the steps above from the beginning.
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PNotes • To conserve battery power, always remove the 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...
PNotes • To conserve battery power, always remove the 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...
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BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in 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 lost... 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, never turn off computer power, and never bump or apply shock to enter the "Memory Stick" insertion...
BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in 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 lost... 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, never turn off computer power, and never bump or apply shock to enter the "Memory Stick" insertion...
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Wipe any dirt on the outside surface of the adaptor, wipe it off with a clean, soft, dry cloth. • Keep the surface of the adaptor that contact the floppy disk drive head clean at all times. If the contact surface gets dirty, floppy disk drive performance may deteriorate, or when a floppy disk is any dirt away with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Surface in the drive, the floppy disk will be scratched and its data will be lost. Precautions (continued) Cleaning • If there is operated in contact with floppy disk drive head 22-GB
Wipe any dirt on the outside surface of the adaptor, wipe it off with a clean, soft, dry cloth. • Keep the surface of the adaptor that contact the floppy disk drive head clean at all times. If the contact surface gets dirty, floppy disk drive performance may deteriorate, or when a floppy disk is any dirt away with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Surface in the drive, the floppy disk will be scratched and its data will be lost. Precautions (continued) Cleaning • If there is operated in contact with floppy disk drive head 22-GB
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... charge is still a problem after making these checks, call your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility. The adaptor cannot be accessed when it and then reinsert. Additional Information 23-GB If the adaptor is still in sleep mode. If there is low or batteries ... Instructions and install batteries correctly. (p. 5) If the adaptor is inserted into drive. (For Macintosh) Remedy •CD-ROM not inserted in the floppy disk drive without starting up [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and then insert MSAC-FD2M. Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before reinserting it goes...
... charge is still a problem after making these checks, call your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility. The adaptor cannot be accessed when it and then reinsert. Additional Information 23-GB If the adaptor is still in sleep mode. If there is low or batteries ... Instructions and install batteries correctly. (p. 5) If the adaptor is inserted into drive. (For Macintosh) Remedy •CD-ROM not inserted in the floppy disk drive without starting up [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and then insert MSAC-FD2M. Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before reinserting it goes...