Sony MSAC-US40 - MemoryStick Flash Memory Card USB 2.0... User manual

Memory Stick USB
Reader/Writer
MSAC-US40
Operating Instructions

2-GB
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
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : MSAC-US40
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

3-GB
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.

4-GB
Program©2005 Sony Corporation
Documentation©2005 Sony Corporation
•, “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO,” ,
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “MagicGate,” , “Open MG,”
, “ATRAC3,” “ATRAC3plus,” , “SonicStage”
and are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
•Adobe and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
•Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
•All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks of their
respective holders.
Furthermore “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
•CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright c 2000-
2004Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2004
Gracenote.This product and service may practice one or more of the following
U.S.Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132,
#6,230,192,#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or
pending.
Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following
Open Globe, Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are
registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the
“Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
•MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson.

5-GB
Precautions on use
Pay attention to the following points when using this unit.
•If the body becomes dirty, wipe with a soft cloth. Never use benzine,
alcohol, paint thinner or other solvents. This unit may deform or
malfunction.
•The contents of data cannot be compensated if recording or playing back
is not made due to malfunctions such as “Memory Stick” error.
• To prevent recording or deletion of data on “Memory Stick” set the
“Memory Stick” write-protect switch to “LOCK.”
PNotes
• The access lamp lights when you insert the “Memory Stick” into the unit.
This blinking indicates that the data on the “Memory Stick” is being
accessed. Never remove the “Memory Stick,” turn off the computer or
unplug the USB cable while the access lamp is blinking. Doing so may
damage the data on the “Memory Stick.”
•When disconnecting the USB cable, do not hold it by its cable; hold it by its
connector.

6-GB
Table of contents
Precautions on use ................................................................................................ 5
On “Memory Stick” .............................................................................................. 7
System requirements ............................................................................................ 9
Checking the included items ............................................................................ 12
Supplied applications for Windows ................................................................ 13
Using the operating instructions and help ..................................................... 14
Installing the software on your computer (When Using Windows) .......... 16
Installing the “SonicStage” software on your computer .............................. 18
Connecting this unit to your computer ........................................................... 19
Confirming that connections are completed .................................................. 21
When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated ................ 22
Copying image data recorded on “Memory Stick” to your computer ....... 25
Disconnecting the unit from your computer .................................................. 26
How to Use (When using Macintosh) ............................................................. 28
About “SonicStage” ............................................................................................ 30
Before using “SonicStage” (Be sure to read) ................................................... 32
Launching “SonicStage” .................................................................................... 34
Formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick” ............................................... 35
Precautions for use of “Memory Stick” ........................................................... 37
Uninstalling (Deleting) the software ............................................................... 38
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 39
Restrictions imposed by the copyright protection......................................... 40
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 41
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 42

7-GB
On “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a compact large-capacity IC storage media. 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 to use with products that are compatible
with the standard-sized “Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are also available for
handling even larger capacity data.
What is “MagicGate”?
“MagicGate” is the generic name for a copyright-protection technology
developed by Sony. After performing authentication to confirm that
recording or playback can be carried out correctly between a compatible
device and “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate” then encrypts the data.
Copyright-protected data can only be played back on an authenticated
device.
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.

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“Memory Stick” types that can be used with
this unit
* Sony does not guarantee this unit to operate with all kinds of “Memory
Stick.” It has been checked to operate with any “Memory Stick” up to 4
GB (MSX-4GN) (as of October, 2005). Check the following URL to see
which kinds of “Memory Stick” the unit supports.
http://www.sony.net/memorystick/supporte/
*This unit supports parallel data transfer (High speed data transfer). The
reading or writing time varies depending on the media used.
*This unit is not compatible with I/O modules.
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.”
“Memory Stick” types
“Memory Stick” (without MagicGate) a×
“Memory Stick” (with MagicGate) aa
“MagicGate Memory Stick” aa
“Memory Stick PRO” aa
“Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate) a×
“Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) aa
“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” aa
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” aa
Data transfer/
Music transfer
(MP3 form)
Music
transfer
(ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3
form)

9-GB
System requirements
Recommended Windows environment
•OS: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98SE)/Windows
Millennium Edition (Windows Me)/Windows 2000 Professional Service
Pack 3 or later (Windows 2000)/Windows XP Home Edition/XP
Professional/XP Media Center Edition (Windows XP)
*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.
*Not compatible with Windows 98.
*Not compatible with Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2.
•CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or faster processor recommended
•RAM: 128 MB or more
•Available hard disk space: 200 MB or more
(More disk space may be required depending on the version of Windows
you are using. Further space is also required for handling music data.)
•CD-ROM drive
•Sound board (A sound board is required to use “SonicStage.”)
•USB port (This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).)
•Display: High Color (16-bit) or higher, 800 ×480 pixels or more
(800 ×600 pixels or more recommended.)
Recommended Macintosh environment
•OS: Mac OS 9.2.2/X (v10.2~10.4)
*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: 50 MB or more available hard-disk space
•USB port (This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).)
PNotes
•Operation is not guaranteed for all computers even if they comply with the
recommended environments.
•“SonicStage” does not support Macintosh.
If you are using a Macintosh computer, it is not possible to transfer music
data that requires copyright protection.

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When using Windows 2000/Windows XP
The following restrictions apply when “SonicStage” is running under
Windows 2000/Windows XP.
•Installation should take place after you log on as Administrator.
For how to log on using the Administrator account, see the manual
provided with your computer.
•When using the software, log on as an Administrator.
•Do not insert or remove a CD-ROM drive while “SonicStage” is running.
Your important data may get lost.
•Can only be used with Windows 2000 Professional edition with Service
Pack 3 or later installed.
•NTFS format can only be used when standard-installed (installed when
shipped from the factory).
When using this unit on a computer with
Service Pack 3 of Windows 2000 installed
Performing the following operations may cause the unit not to be
recognized by your computer when using this unit on a computer with
Service Pack 3 of Windows 2000 installed:
1. Starting Windows with your computer on or rebooting while the
products in question are connected to your computer’s USB port.
2. Unplugging and plugging in the USB cable that is connecting the unit
and your computer after starting Windows.
tThe products in question will cease to be recognized by your
computer.
If the USB cable is not unplugged, these issues will not occur.
To avoid these issues
When starting Windows with your computer on or when rebooting
Windows, remove the USB cable that is connecting the products in
question and your computer.