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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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...standard. • We recommend that you use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, data on 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 this ...computer or Apple Power Macintosh is not guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may not work with certain models of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this floppy disk adaptor with a floppy disk drive that is connected to your authority to operate this equipment...
...standard. • We recommend that you use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, data on 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 this ...computer or Apple Power Macintosh is not guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may not work with certain models of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this floppy disk adaptor with a floppy disk drive that is connected to your authority to operate this equipment...
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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. 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
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... in the task bar, the uninstallation is no longer be used after uninstall the software. 9-GB The "Install/Uninstall" window then appears. 4 Select "Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor" and click on -line help. The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 5 Click on [Yes]. * For more detailed information on "Add/Remove Programs," see Windows...
... in the task bar, the uninstallation is no longer be used after uninstall the software. 9-GB The "Install/Uninstall" window then appears. 4 Select "Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor" and click on -line help. The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 5 Click on [Yes]. * For more detailed information on "Add/Remove Programs," see Windows...
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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. Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor. Otherwise, it clicks.
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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 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.
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... a new "Memory Stick" (see p. 14). • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the personal computer. To use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, uninstall the driver software for 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...
... a new "Memory Stick" (see p. 14). • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the personal computer. To use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, uninstall the driver software for 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...
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... in the task bar and then click on -line help window appears. z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. Icons on task bar For more detailed information on icons, see on-line help. For instructions on the task bar display... adaptor and battery status. * The status shown is accessed. • To show drive number and remaining battery charge, place the cursor on -line help for...
... in the task bar and then click on -line help window appears. z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. Icons on task bar For more detailed information on icons, see on-line help. For instructions on the task bar display... adaptor and battery status. * The status shown is accessed. • To show drive number and remaining battery charge, place the cursor on -line help for...
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...computer. Go to the Apple Menu, find [Extensions Manager] in state. Continued 15-GB You cannot use Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility to write data to hereafter as the MSAC-FD2M). Once PC exchange is installed. 1 Disable the File Exchange (PC Exchange) This unit does not operate ...and 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 start. Refer to your Macintosh User's Guide for Memory ...
...computer. Go to the Apple Menu, find [Extensions Manager] in state. Continued 15-GB You cannot use Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility to write data to hereafter as the MSAC-FD2M). Once PC exchange is installed. 1 Disable the File Exchange (PC Exchange) This unit does not operate ...and 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 start. Refer to your Macintosh User's Guide for Memory ...
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If the application does not start, the menu below appears. Then repeat the steps above from the beginning. Selecting [Initialize] will cause the computer to crash. 3 Insert Adaptor When the startup menu appears, insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive. Do not select [Initialize]. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB Always press [Eject] when this menu displays.
If the application does not start, the menu below appears. Then repeat the steps above from the beginning. Selecting [Initialize] will cause the computer to crash. 3 Insert Adaptor When the startup menu appears, insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive. Do not select [Initialize]. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB Always press [Eject] when this menu displays.
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... ejected in the startup menu. PNotes • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the drive when the adaptor is not in use. • Displaying dialog window without going into shutdown mode. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) 6 Quit After finishing work, select [Quit] in the [File] menu that is in the file display...
... ejected in the startup menu. PNotes • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the drive when the adaptor is not in use. • Displaying dialog window without going into shutdown mode. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) 6 Quit After finishing work, select [Quit] in the [File] menu that is in the file display...
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...BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in any area where it is not 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 floppy disk drive, never... on 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 drive when it could be damaged when you sit down. • Do not use or store the...
...BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in any area where it is not 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 floppy disk drive, never... on 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 drive when it could be damaged when you sit down. • Do not use or store the...
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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. Precautions (continued) Cleaning • If there is operated in contact with a clean, soft, dry cloth. • Keep the surface of the adaptor, wipe it off with floppy disk drive head 22-GB Surface in the drive, the floppy disk will be scratched and its data will be lost. Wipe any dirt on the outside 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. Precautions (continued) Cleaning • If there is operated in contact with a clean, soft, dry cloth. • Keep the surface of the adaptor, wipe it off with floppy disk drive head 22-GB Surface in the drive, the floppy disk will be scratched and its data will be lost. Wipe any dirt on the outside surface of the adaptor that contact the floppy disk drive head clean at all times.
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...MSAC-FD1 Utility]. If there is still in the floppy disk drive without starting up [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and then insert MSAC-FD2M. five minutes, it goes automatically into unit. t Change File Exchange to . (p. 15) •MSAC-FD2M has been inserted in sleep mode, leave the adaptor... Instructions and install batteries correctly. (p. 5) If the adaptor is not used for service. Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before reinserting it.... To use the adaptor again, remove it and then reinsert. Symptom Cannot install Cannot access "Memory Stick" Power shuts off automatically [MSAC-FD1 Utility] will...
...MSAC-FD1 Utility]. If there is still in the floppy disk drive without starting up [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and then insert MSAC-FD2M. five minutes, it goes automatically into unit. t Change File Exchange to . (p. 15) •MSAC-FD2M has been inserted in sleep mode, leave the adaptor... Instructions and install batteries correctly. (p. 5) If the adaptor is not used for service. Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before reinserting it.... To use the adaptor again, remove it and then reinsert. Symptom Cannot install Cannot access "Memory Stick" Power shuts off automatically [MSAC-FD1 Utility] will...