Sony MSAC-US7 User manual

3-076-687-11 (1)
Memory Stick
Reader/Writer
2002 Sony Corporation
MSAC-US7
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
US
FR

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English
Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
For the customers in 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-US7
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc.
Address : 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
NJ, 07649 USA
Telephone number : 201-930-6972
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.
MSAC-US7
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

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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.
For the customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This unit is the Memory Stick Reader/Writer. This reader/writer has an optical
mouse function.
You can connect this unit to a personal computer so that data in a “Memory
Stick” can be transferred to the personal computer at high speed. You can also
use a “Memory Stick” as a removable disk.
What Is The “Optical Mouse?”
The optical mouse does not use a track ball; it uses an optical sensor. It does not
need a special mouse pad, and can be used even on your lap or clothes.
Maintenance is easy. Just wipe the lens.

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Precautions
When using this unit, please keep the following in mind.
•When either using or storing this unit, avoid the following locations. Damage
or deformation of the unit could result.
-Near open flames or in closed locations like the inside of automobiles in the
summer sun where temperatures are very high.
-In direct sunlight or near heating equipment.
•If the unit becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
benzene, alcohol, or thinners to clean it. This could lead to deformation or
damage to the unit.
•This unit contains light-emitting diodes that operate by emitting extremely
bright light. Do not look directly into the light on the rear of this unit.
•If the temperature of the location in which this unit is used changes suddenly,
the lens of the sensor could fog over. If this happens, disconnect the device
from your computer and wipe the lens clean before using it further.
•If you use the mouse on top of surfaces such as those listed below, the reading
performance may be become poor and the mouse pointer may not move
smoothly.
-On mirrors or glass, surfaces that reflect light, or shiny or polished surfaces.
-On surfaces where letters, diagrams, photographs, or color patterns change
significantly.
-On surfaces where similar patterns are used, or the same pattern continues.
-On rough or uneven surfaces.
•If you are using a Macintosh, the left and right buttons perform the same
functions, and the scroll, auto panning, and zooming functions are not
available.
•If problems occur with the “Memory Stick” you are using, and recording and
playback do not work properly, the images you have recorded previously are
not warranteed.
•If you set the switch provided on the “Memory Stick” to prevent accidental
recording or erasure to the “LOCK” position, you cannot record or erase data.
•Before you set your computer to Standby/Suspend modes or reboot your
computer, remove the “Memory Stick” from the unit.

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“Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and “Memory Stick Duo,” as well
as , are trademarks of the Sony Corporation.
Microsoft®, Windows®and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license.
QuickTime is a trademark and registered trademark in the United States and
other countries.
MMX®and Pentium®are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony is produced by PIXELA Corporation.
About Formatting “Memory Stick”s
When “Memory Stick”s are shipped from the factory, they are already
formatted to a special standard format. When you format “Memory Stick”s, we
recommend formatting them on the device you are using so that they are
compatible when used on “Memory Stick”-compatible device.
Cautions When Formatting “Memory Stick”s on a Personal Computer
Pay attention to the following points when formatting “Memory Stick”s on the
personal computer, for example, that you are using.
•Operation of “Memory Stick”s formatted on Windows machines is not
guaranteed on “Memory Stick”-compatible device. To use a “Memory Stick”
that has been formatted on a Windows machine, the “Memory Stick” must be
reformatted on “Memory Stick”-compatible device. Note, that, in this case all
data stored on the “Memory Stick” will be lost.
•“Memory Stick” formatted on a Macintosh sometimes cannot be used on
“Memory Stick”-compatible device. Do not format “Memory Stick” on the
Macintosh.

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Checking the accessories ..................................................................................... 7
Parts identification ............................................................................................... 8
Installation and Operation
For Windows ......................................................................................................... 9
Installing USB driver software .................................................................... 9
Installing Image Transfer and PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony ............. 11
Connecting the unit to a personal computer .......................................... 14
Recommended connections ....................................................................... 17
Inserting a “Memory Stick” ....................................................................... 18
Confirming the insert ................................................................................. 18
Copying images using Image Transfer .................................................... 19
Removing a “Memory Stick” .................................................................... 21
For Macintosh ..................................................................................................... 22
Installing USB driver software .................................................................. 22
Inserting a “Memory Stick” ....................................................................... 23
Removing a “Memory Stick” .................................................................... 23
PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony .......................................................................... 24
Installing editorial and image materials on your computer ................. 24
Installing images from a “Memory Stick” ............................................... 25
Using the mouse ................................................................................................. 26
Scroll ............................................................................................................. 26
Auto panning............................................................................................... 27
Zooming ....................................................................................................... 27
Additional Information
The “Memory Stick” .......................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 30
Specifications....................................................................................................... 32

Before You Begin
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BBefore You Begin
Checking the accessories
Make sure that you have all the accessories below.
•Memory Stick Reader/Writer (1)
•CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB DRIVER) (1)
This CD-ROM contains the following software:
- USB DRIVER
- Image Transfer
- PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony
•Operating Instructions (1)
•Warranty (1)

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Parts identification
Insert the USB plug on this unit into the USB jack on the personal
computer (into any USB jack on the personal computer if the personal
computer has more than one USB jack).
Access lamp
USB plug (plug A)
Scroll button
USB jack
PNotes
•The access lamp lights or flashes when you access data on a “Memory Stick.”
When you are accessing data on a “Memory Stick,” never remove the
“Memory Stick,” turn off the power of your computer, or disconnect the USB
plug. Doing so may damage the data stored in the “Memory Stick.”
•When disconnecting this unit from a personal computer, do so by grasping the
USB plug.
•Do not bend the USB cable or apply unnecessary force when using it. This
could damage the cable.

Installation and Operation
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BInstallation and Operation
For Windows
Do not disconnect the mouse from the personal computer until the
installation is completed. You need the mouse for the installation.
If you disconnect the mouse from the personal computer, the operation is
carried out on the keyboard.
For details on how to operate on the keyboard, refer to the operating
instructions for the operating system you are using.
Installing USB driver software
Turn on the computer to start Windows.
At this stage, do not connect the unit to the personal computer yet. If any
applications are running, close them down.
– For Windows Me/XP –
You do not need to install the USB driver (SPVD-008 USB DRIVER) from
the CD-ROM supplied with the unit. The unit will work using the
standard Windows driver.
If you are using Windows XP, you must log on using administrator’s
privileges.
Go on to page 11, [Installing Image Transfer and PIXELA
ImageMixer for Sony].
– For Windows 98/98SE/2000 –
At this stage, do not connect the unit to the personal computer yet. If any
applications are running, close them down.
If you are using Windows 2000, you must log on using administrator’s
privileges.
1Insert the USB driver software CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB
DRIVER) into the CD-ROM drive.
If the title screen does not appear, follow the procedures given below.
1Double-click “My Computer.”
2Double-click CD-ROM (ImageMixer [E:])*.
* The drive symbol [E:] may differ depending on your computer.
The title screen will appear after a short wait.

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2Click “USB Driver” on the screen.
The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for the Sony USB Driver”
window appears.
3Click “Next.”
The “Note on installing the USB driver” window appears.
4After reading the information, click “Next.”
5Follow the on-screen instructions, then close the installation
wizard.
Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”
Then, click “OK.”
The USB driver will be enabled after you reboot your computer.
Do not remove CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive yet.
For Windows (continued)

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Installing Image Transfer and
PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony
The “Image Transfer” software enables you to automatically transfer
(copy) recorded images in a “Memory Stick” to your computer.
The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software enables you to easily view
the images that have been copied to your computer.
PNote
You cannot register this software.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP, you must log on using administrator’s
privileges.
PNote
Set the screen resolution of your display to 800 ×600, and be sure the color
setting is 16-bit High Color (65,000 colors or above), or above. If the
resolution is less than 800 ×600, and the color setting is 256 colors, or below,
the title screen will not display at installation.
Image Transfer
1Display the CD-ROM’s title page on your screen as follows.
1Double-click “My Computer.”
2Double-click CD-ROM (ImageMixer [E:])*.
* The drive symbol [E:] may differ depending on your computer.
The title screen will appear after a short wait.
2Click “Image Transfer” on the screen.

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3Select a language, then click “OK.”
4Following the on-screen instructions, install the application.
Reading the instructions carefully, proceed with the installation.
PNote
Read the “License Agreement” carefully, then click “Yes” if you agree.
5Following the on-screen instructions, click “Next” to complete
the installation.
PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony
6Click “PIXELA ImageMixer” on the screen.
7Select a language, then click “OK.”
8Following the on-screen instructions, install the application.
Read the “License Agreement” carefully, then click “Yes” if you agree.
For Windows (continued)

Installation and Operation
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9Enter user information.
1Enter your name and the name of the company for which you
work.
PNote
If you do not have a company name to enter, enter your name
instead.
2Click “Next.”
10 Following the on-screen instructions, complete the
installation.
The title screen will appear. Close the screen, and remove the CD-
ROM from your computer.
If the DirectX (Version 8.0a or higher) has not been installed on your
computer, the “Information” screen will appear.
Follow the instructions starting from step 11 to complete the
installation.
- For Windows XP -
Those using Windows XP do not need to install DirectX. Close the
title screen, then remove the CD-ROM from your computer.
11 Click “OK.”
Read “License Agreement” carefully, then click “Yes.”

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12 Click “Install.”
The installation begins. You may see “Installing Microsoft DirectX”
displayed.
13 Confirm that the DirectX setup screen is displayed, then click
“OK.”
The computer will be restarted.
The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” will be enabled after you reboot
your computer.
14 Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Connecting the unit to a personal computer
1Connect the plug from the USB cable of this unit to the USB
jack of your computer.
When the computer recognizes this unit, the “Add New Hardware
Wizard” will start.
PNotes
•Two types of drivers will be installed, so the “Add New Hardware Wizard”
will start twice. Do not stop the process in the middle, and continue the
installation of the software until the entire process is completed, as described
below.
•Depending on your computer, the Windows 98/98SE CD-ROM may be
needed as well.
•The location of the USB jack differs depending on your computer.
•If you are using a computer with more than one USB jack, do not connect any
devices other than a standard mouse and a keyboard to the main computer
when using this unit. Also, when using a desktop computer, connect this unit
directly to one of the computer's USB jacks. For more details, see page 17,
[Recommended connections].
For Windows (continued)

Installation and Operation
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– For Windows 2000/Me/XP –
When you connect the plug from the USB cable of this unit to the USB jack
of your computer, installation of the mouse driver will begin
automatically.
Go on to page 17, [Recommended connections].
– For Windows 98/98SE –
2Click “Next.”
3Select “Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended),” and click “Next.”

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4Click “Next” without entering any checkmarks.
The installation begins. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” starts for
the second time.
5Follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is
completed.
6Confirm that the mouse works.
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Recommended connections
Operation when connected as follows has been confirmed.
When this unit is connected to the USB jack on the personal
computer, and nothing is connected to the other USB jack:
When a USB keyboard is connected to the USB jack on the
personal computer, and this unit is connected to the other jack:
PNotes
•In either the Windows or Macintosh environments, proper operation cannot
be guaranteed when you have two or more USB devices connected to one
personal computer, depending on the USB devices that are used
simultaneously.
•If you connect another “Memory Stick”-equipped device, in addition to this
unit, to one personal computer, you cannot access two or more “Memory
Stick”-equipped devices at the same time. Remove the “Memory Stick” from
this unit, or turn the other device(s) off.
•Be sure to connect this unit directly to the USB jack of the personal computer
itself. If you connect it through the USB jack of a keyboard or through a USB
hub, proper operation is not guaranteed.
•Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on some computers even though they
may be equipped with the recommended environment.

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Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Make sure the “Memory Stick” is pointed in the proper direction, then
insert it into the slot in the unit.
When you use the unit for the first time, the installation process for the
“Memory Stick” driver will automatically start.
When you insert the “Memory Stick” into the unit, the access lamp
lights or flashes.
PNote
The access lamp lights or flashes when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed.
Confirming the insert
1Double click “My computer.”
The “My computer” folder appears.
2Confirm that a new “Removable Disk” icon is displayed.
“Removable Disk (F:)” shown on the screen represents this unit, connected to
your computer. Depending on the number and configuration of drives on the
computer you are using, (F:) may be replaced by another letter.
If the “Removable Disk” icon is displayed, the connection process has been
completed.
It may take a little time until the “Removable Disk” icon is displayed.
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Installation and Operation
– For Windows XP Users –
With Windows XP, in place of a “Removable Disk” icon, a Sony Memory
Stick icon appears.
Copying images using Image Transfer
– For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me –
,
After you connect the unit to your computer and insert the “Memory
Stick” into the unit, “Image Transfer” launches and the images are
automatically copied to your computer. When copying is complete,
“Image Transfer” automatically launches and a list of images appears.
•Normally “Image Transfer” and “Date” folders are created inside the “My
Documents” folder, and all of the image files are copied into these folders.
•You can change the “Image Transfer” settings on the settings screens.
Deleting Image Transfer
Select [My Computer] t[Control Panel] t[Add/Remove programs],
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For Windows (continued)
– For Windows XP –
Windows XP is set so that the OS Auto Playback Wizard activates. Follow
the procedures below to cancel the settings.
PNote
This procedure does not need to be performed for subsequent image
downloads.
1Connect the unit to your computer and insert the “Memory
Stick” into the unit.
2Click “Start,” then click “My Computer.”
3Right-click “Sony Memory Stick,” then click “Properties.”
4Cancel the setting.
1Set “Content type” to “Pictures.”
2Check “Select an action to perform” under “Actions” select
“Take no action,” then click “Apply.”
3Set “Content type” to “Video files” and “Mixed content,” and
repeat step 2.
4Click “OK.”
The “properties” screen closes.
5Remove and then re-insert the “Memory Stick.”
“Image Transfer” starts up automatically and the images are
automatically copied to the computer.