Sony MSAC-USM1 User manual

2-067-390-11 (1) US
MA-000078-01G
Multi Slot
USB Reader/Writer
MSAC-USM1
Operating Instructions

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English
Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : MSAC-USM1
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc.
Address : 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone number : 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The specified USB cable (supplied) must be used with the equipment in
order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B
of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to
discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again.

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Program©2000-2004 Sony Corporation
Documentation©2004 Sony Corporation
•“Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory
Stick Duo,” “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•MMX Pentium is registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.
•Adobe, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
•Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries.
•CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk.
• Microdrive is trademark or registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage
Technologies Netherlands B.V.
•All other trademarks and registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.
Furthermore “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Table of contents
On “Memory Stick” .............................................................................................. 6
System requirements ............................................................................................ 8
Checking the supplied accessories ..................................................................... 9
Supplied applications ........................................................................................ 10
Using the Operating Instructions and help .................................................... 11
Installing the software on your computer ...................................................... 13
Connecting this unit to your computer ........................................................... 15
Confirming that connections are completed .................................................. 18
When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated
(Except Windows XP) ........................................................................................ 19
Insert the recording media into the unit ......................................................... 22
Copying image data recorded on recording media to your computer ...... 23
Disconnecting the unit from your computer .................................................. 24
Formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick” (For Windows only) ......... 26
Precautions .......................................................................................................... 28
Precautions for use of “Memory Stick” ........................................................... 29
Precautions for use of CF Memory Card (Microdrive) ................................. 31
Uninstalling (Deleting) the software ............................................................... 32
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 34
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 35
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 36

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On “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a new-generation IC storage media that is ultra-small
and lightweight and has far greater storage capacity than floppy disks. The
media can be used not only for transferring data between “Memory Stick”
compatible products, but also as a removable, external storage media for
storing data.
“Memory Stick” is available in standard size and a smaller size called
“Memory Stick Duo.” When “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, the size becomes the same as the standard-
sized “Memory Stick” to allow use with products that are compatible with
the standard-sized “Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick” types that can be used with
this unit
* Five types of “Memory Stick” are available to suit your needs.
“Memory Stick PRO”
This type of “Memory Stick” can only be used with products that are
compatible with “Memory Stick PRO,” and the media features built-in
copyright-protection technology (“MagicGate”). (You need the application
software programs compatible with copyright-protection technology to
use copyright-protection technology of “Memory Stick PRO” with this
unit.)
“Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” that allows recording of all kinds of data with the
exception of data requiring copyright-protection technology
(“MagicGate”).
“Memory Stick Duo” (MagicGate/High-speed data Transfer
compatible)
“Memory Stick Duo” is a “Memory Stick” with the “MagicGate” copyright
protection technology, and supports high-speed data transfer. You can use
this unit with “Memory Stick” compatible devices and “Memory Stick
PRO” compatible devices. (The transfer speed varies depending on the
“Memory Stick” compatible device used.)

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“Memory Stick” (with Memory Select Function)
This is a “Memory Stick” containing more than one memory (128 MB). The
memory select switch on the back of the “Memory Stick” enables you to
select the memory most suitable for the intended use. You cannot use
different memories at the same time or in succession.
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
This is a “Memory Stick” featuring built-in copyright protection
technology (“MagicGate”).
What is “MagicGate”?
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology that operates when it is
provided in both the “Memory Stick” and the product in which the media
is used. A “Do you comply with “MagicGate”?” authentication takes place
between devices equipped with “MagicGate” (this unit, etc.) and the
“Memory Stick.” Data encryption takes places after the authentication.
Copyright-protected data cannot be played back on devices other than
those certified for this.
Music and other data that require copyright protection can be recorded
and played back by using a combination of a MagicGate compatible
“Memory Stick” and equipment compatible with “MagicGate,” such as
this unit.
Different types of data can be recorded on a single “Memory Stick.”
For example, it is possible to record image data on the remaining empty
section of a MagicGate compatible “Memory Stick” containing music data.
Using MagicGate compatible “Memory Stick”
PNotes
•Formatting a MagicGate compatible “Memory Stick” containing data will
delete all the data, including music data. Be careful not to delete important
data accidentally. Sony can not be held responsible for the data lost through
formatting.
•What you record are for personal enjoyment only. Copyright laws prohibit
other forms of use without the permission of the copyright holder.
•In no event will Sony be liable for the data contents in case download of
recorded material is impeded or music data is corrupted or deleted due to
malfunctions of this unit or the “Memory Stick.”
PNote
This device is not equipped with MagicGate.

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System requirements
Recommended Windows environment
•OS: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98SE)/Windows
Millennium Edition (Windows Me)/Windows 2000 Professional
(Windows 2000)/Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional
(Windows XP)
Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 98 Edition
*The operating systems mentioned above must be installed on the
computer when shipped from the factory.
*Operation is not guaranteed for upgraded operating systems even if
they are among those mentioned above.
• CPU: MMX Pentium II 400 MHz or faster processor (Pentium III 450
MHz or faster processor recommended)
•RAM: 64 MB or more
•Available hard disk space: 10 MB or more
(More disk space may be required depending on the version of Windows
you are using.)
•CD-ROM drive
•USB jack as standard equipment
(This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 based).)
•Display: High Color (16-bit) or higher, 800 ×480 pixels or more
(800 ×600 pixels or more recommended.)
Recommended Macintosh environment
• OS: Mac OS 9.0~9.2.2/X (v10.1~10.3)
*The operating systems mentioned above must be installed on the
computer when shipped from the factory.
*Operation is not guaranteed for upgraded operating systems even if
they are among those mentioned above.
•RAM: 64 MB or more
•Hard disk: 10 MB or more available hard-disk space
•USB jack as standard equipment
(This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 based).)
PNote
Operation is not guaranteed for all computers even if they comply with the
recommended environments.

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Checking the supplied accessories
•Multi Slot USB Reader/Writer (1)
•Special USB cable 1.0 m (1)
•CD-ROM (MSAC-USM1) (1)
*The CD-ROM contains the following software programs.
•Device Driver Software
•Memory Stick Formatter Ver. 2.2 (For Windows only)
•Operating Instructions (PDF file)
The data of Operating Instructions for this unit (PDF file) is
MSAC-USM1Manual_ENG.pdf
•Operating Instructions for this unit (1)

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Supplied applications
The supplied Windows CD-ROM contains the following software
programs.
Device driver
For how to install the driver software, see page 13.
Memory Stick Formatter Ver. 2.2 (For Windows only)
This is a software program for formatting (initialization) of “Memory
Stick.” Formatting deletes all the data recorded on a “Memory Stick.”
In order to maintain the compatibility of a “Memory Stick” when using it
with compatible products, always use this software when formatting
“Memory Stick” on this unit.
PNote
Formatting a “Memory Stick” to which data has already been written will
delete the existing data. Be careful not to delete important data by mistake.

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Using the Operating Instructions and
help
Using the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM
The supplied CD-ROM contains more detailed Operating Instructions
(PDF file).
For details on how to use this unit, see these Operating Instructions.
Acrobat Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated is required to view PDF
files.
How to use Acrobat Reader is described in the following.
Screen view
•Left frame
Each page of the Operating Instructions appears as a thumbnail.
When you click on the thumbnail corresponding to the page that you
want to view, the page is shown in the “Right frame.”
•Right frame
Shows each page.
For details on how to use Acrobat Reader, see the online Help manual for
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Left frame Right frame

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How to use the Help (When Using Windows)
The following application features Help manual.
•Memory Stick Formatter
For details on how to use the application software program, see the Help
manual.
How to use the Help manual is described in the following.
Screen view
•Left frame
Contents or Keywords are displayed here.
•Right frame
Displays explanations. Clicking underlined parts in the text displays
related explanations.
Tab
Left frame Right frame

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Installing the software on your
computer
Use the following procedure to install the device driver.
The CD-ROM contains the following software programs.
•Device Driver Software
•Memory Stick Formatter Ver. 2.2 (For Windows only)
PNote (For the first time)
When using Windows XP, perform installation after connecting this unit
to your computer.
When using another OS, be sure to install the device driver before you
connect this unit to your computer.
When using Mac OS 10.2.4 or higher, connect this unit to your computer
without installing the device driver.
1Turn on your computer.
Close all running applications.
To install the device driver when you are using Windows 2000 or
Windows XP, you must log on with Administrator rights.

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2Insert the supplied CD-ROM (MSAC-USM1) into the CD-ROM
drive on your computer.
Click the device driver corresponding to the OS you are using.
3Complete the installation according to the directions on the
screen.
4For Windows users, if you need Memory Stick Formatter, click
the “Memory Stick Formatter” folder and then click the “Set
up .EXE” icon to start installation.
* You cannot use “Memory Stick Formatter” on a Macintosh.
Click the buttons according to the instructions on the screen.
5Restart your computer.

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Connecting this unit to your computer
Connect the USB jack on this unit to a USB jack on your computer using
the special USB cable supplied.
On the special USB cable
A connector:This is plugged into the USB jack on the computer. Any of
the jacks can be used if the computer is provided with
multiple USB jacks.
Mini-B connector:This is plugged into the USB jack on this unit.
USB jack
A connector
Mini-B
connector
Access lamp
USB jack

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1Firmly insert the Mini-B connector of the USB cable into the
USB jack on this unit as far as it will go.
2Plug the A connector of the USB cable into a USB jack on your
computer.
•The “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up and installation of
the driver begins. Depending on the OS, the driver installation may
take place automatically.
• The location of the USB jack on the computer differs with the
computer used.
•When using a computer with multiple USB jacks, do not connect
other devices, with the exception of a standard mouse and keyboard,
to USB jacks at the same time as this unit. When using a desktop
computer, use a USB jack on the main unit of the computer. For
details, see “Recommended ways for connecting this unit” on page
17.

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Recommended ways for connecting this unit
The operation of this unit has been confirmed when connected to the
computer in either of the following ways.
When this unit is connected to a USB jack on the computer main unit, and
nothing is connected to other USB jacks on the computer main unit.
When, on a computer with a USB keyboard and mouse as standard
equipment, the USB keyboard is connected to one of the USB jacks on the
computer main unit, and this unit is connected to another USB jack on the
computer main unit with the supplied USB cable.
PNotes
•When two or more USB devices except standard equipment are connected to
one computer, and both are used simultaneously, operation is not guaranteed
depending on the USB devices.
• Make sure to connect the supplied USB cable to a USB jack on the computer
main unit. Operation is not guaranteed if the cable is connected via the
keyboard or a USB hub, etc.
•Not all operations are guaranteed on all computers running under the
recommended environment.
• Make sure to use the specified USB cable (supplied) to connect to your
computer.

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Confirming that connections are
completed
Depending on the OS type and the settings, the screens may look different.
1Open the “My Computer” folder.
2Confirm that the newly recognized Memory Stick (F:), Memory
Stick Duo (G:), and CF (H:) icons are shown.
PNote
Depending on the computer used, the drive letter (F:) may differ.
Connection is complete when the Memory Stick (F:), Memory Stick Duo
(G:), and CF (H:) icons are shown.
It may take a little while before the Memory Stick (F:), Memory Stick Duo
(G:), and CF (H:) icons appear.
PNotes
• When using Windows 98SE, drives for “Memory Stick (F:)” and
“Memory Stick Duo (G:)” appear as the same icon. When using
Macintosh, all icons appear as the same icon.
•If the Memory Stick icons are not shown, the device driver may not be
installed correctly. Perform the procedures described in the following.
When using another “Removable Disk,” the “Removable Disk” icon also
appears.

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When the removable disk (Memory
Stick icon) is not indicated (Except
Windows XP)
A separate device driver may already have been installed. Connect this
unit to your computer, and then perform the following procedure.
– When using Windows 2000 –
Log on as Administrator or using a user ID that has administrative
privilege.
1Double-click the “System” icon on the “Control Panel.”
The “System Properties” screen appears.
2Check if the device driver has already been installed.
1Click the [Hardware] tab on the “System Properties” screen.
2Click [Device Manager].
The “Device Manager” screen appears.
3Click [View].
4Click [View devices by type].
5Double-click [Universal Serial Bus Controller].
6Check whether [? MSAC-USM1] preceded by the “?” symbol is
shown.

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3Delete the driver if installed.
If you use the procedure described in Step 2 and confirm that
[? MSAC-USM1] is shown under “Universal Serial Bus Controller” in
the “View devices by type” display, a separate device driver has
already been installed.
Use the following procedure to delete this driver.
Do not delete other devices than [? MSAC-USM1].
1Right-click on [? MSAC-USM1].
2Click on [Remove]. The “Confirm Device Removal” screen
appears.
3Click the [OK] button. The device is removed.
4Restart your computer after disconnecting this unit from the
computer.
Install the device driver again by performing the procedure from
Step 1 described on page 13.
PNote
If you delete other devices than [? MSAC-USM1], your computer may no
longer operate normally.