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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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... guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may be corrupted. • You can be provided as standard. • We recommend that you use the optional PC card adaptor for Memory Stick, MSAC-PC2, when you use a notebook computer. • If you use this floppy disk adaptor with a floppy disk drive that have... two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this floppy disk adaptor with Mavicas that is connected to your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required. Connect the equipment ...
... guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may be corrupted. • You can be provided as standard. • We recommend that you use the optional PC card adaptor for Memory Stick, MSAC-PC2, when you use a notebook computer. • If you use this floppy disk adaptor with a floppy disk drive that have... two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this floppy disk adaptor with Mavicas that is connected to your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required. Connect the equipment ...
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... 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...Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other company and product names are omitted in the operations of computer. The symbols for "trademark" and "registered," ™ and ®, are registered trademarks or trademarks of a good grounding in these instructions. ® 2000, Sony...
... 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...Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other company and product names are omitted in the operations of computer. The symbols for "trademark" and "registered," ™ and ®, are registered trademarks or trademarks of a good grounding in these instructions. ® 2000, Sony...
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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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PNote The adaptor can no icon in the task bar, the uninstallation is successful. 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," ...
PNote The adaptor can no icon in the task bar, the uninstallation is successful. 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," ...
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... more than one [MSAC-FD1 Utility] to display the folder list window. If an operating error causes more than one [MSAC-FD1 Utility] onto the hard disk. 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. Uninstalling utility software Move the [MSAC-FD1 Utility] from the hard disk to copy it. drop it onto the hard disk ...
... more than one [MSAC-FD1 Utility] to display the folder list window. If an operating error causes more than one [MSAC-FD1 Utility] onto the hard disk. 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. Uninstalling utility software Move the [MSAC-FD1 Utility] from the hard disk to copy it. drop it onto the hard disk ...
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Otherwise, it clicks. Terminals face upward Make sure that "Memory Stick" is seated securely in the diagram all the way until it will not work correctly. 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." Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor.
Otherwise, it clicks. Terminals face upward Make sure that "Memory Stick" is seated securely in the diagram all the way until it will not work correctly. 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." Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor.
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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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... 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 and double-click on the uninstallation. • When copying...
... 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 and double-click on the uninstallation. • When copying...
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...change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. On-line help To get on-line help, right-click on the icon in the task bar and then click on -line help . z Memo Use on [Help]. Formatting "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Format" program must always be used when the... adaptor is used to use the "Memory Stick Format" program, see on-line help for a detailed description of error messages. 14-GB The icon ...
...change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. On-line help To get on-line help, right-click on the icon in the task bar and then click on -line help . z Memo Use on [Help]. Formatting "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Format" program must always be used when the... adaptor is used to use the "Memory Stick Format" program, see on-line help for a detailed description of error messages. 14-GB The icon ...
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... to write data to your Macintosh computer. Refer to "Memory Stick"(delete or rename files, format disks, etc.). Go to hereafter as the MSAC-FD2M). Use MSAC-FD2M only when Quick Time is disabled, it will remain disabled in state. Operation • For Macintosh Using MSAC-FD2M The Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility software can only be used to download...
... to write data to your Macintosh computer. Refer to "Memory Stick"(delete or rename files, format disks, etc.). Go to hereafter as the MSAC-FD2M). Use MSAC-FD2M only when Quick Time is disabled, it will remain disabled in state. Operation • For Macintosh Using MSAC-FD2M The Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility software can only be used to download...
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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. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB Do not select [Initialize]. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. 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. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB Do not select [Initialize]. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Always press [Eject] when this menu displays. If the application does not start, the menu below appears.
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Select file Selecting one folder or one folder or file • To select folders or files in "Memory Stick." Opening the selected folder Double click on the desired file or folder. Selecting more than one file Click on the folder. Operation Folder or file ...
Select file Selecting one folder or one folder or file • To select folders or files in "Memory Stick." Opening the selected folder Double click on the desired file or folder. Selecting more than one file Click on the folder. Operation Folder or file ...
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.... It may cause the malfunction of MSAC-FD2M or destroy all data on the MSAC-FD2M or in the "Memory Stick", it will be formatted. 20-GB PNotes • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the drive when the adaptor is stored in the "Memory Stick". • MSAC-FD2M cannot be ejected without operation for five...
.... It may cause the malfunction of MSAC-FD2M or destroy all data on the MSAC-FD2M or in the "Memory Stick", it will be formatted. 20-GB PNotes • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the drive when the adaptor is stored in the "Memory Stick". • MSAC-FD2M cannot be ejected without operation for five...
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Any of the adaptor. BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in use. • Do not stick any area where it could destroy data on the "Memory Stick." (The "Memory Stick" can be used if reformatted but all the data on it is being accessed, never... 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 slot of these moves could be lost.) • Do not...
Any of the adaptor. BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in use. • Do not stick any area where it could destroy data on the "Memory Stick." (The "Memory Stick" can be used if reformatted but all the data on it is being accessed, never... 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 slot of these moves could be lost.) • Do not...
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... checks, call your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility. t Start up [MSAC-FD1 Utility]. Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before reinserting it is . Symptom Cannot install Cannot access "Memory Stick" Power shuts off automatically [MSAC-FD1 Utility] will not start. (For Macintosh) File list menu fails to . (p. 15) •MSAC-FD2M has been inserted in...
... checks, call your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility. t Start up [MSAC-FD1 Utility]. Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before reinserting it is . Symptom Cannot install Cannot access "Memory Stick" Power shuts off automatically [MSAC-FD1 Utility] will not start. (For Macintosh) File list menu fails to . (p. 15) •MSAC-FD2M has been inserted in...
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............ 16 hours (approx.) Continuous write ..... 12 hours (approx.) (Windows) (when Sony CR2016 batteries are used) File access speeds (during use of 4MB "Memory Stick" and 500KB files) File access speed (reading) ..... 15 seconds (approx.) File ...Memory Stick" will cause slight changes in speed. 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...
............ 16 hours (approx.) Continuous write ..... 12 hours (approx.) (Windows) (when Sony CR2016 batteries are used) File access speeds (during use of 4MB "Memory Stick" and 500KB files) File access speed (reading) ..... 15 seconds (approx.) File ...Memory Stick" will cause slight changes in speed. 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...