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1. e Insert only one memory card into the slot Do not insert multiple cards at the same time e When inserting a Memory Stick Micro M2 use an appropriate adaptor not supplied Do not insert a card upside down Forcibly inserting the card may damage the card or the slot If a memory card is inserted incorrectly you may not be able to remove it In the unlikely event that a memory card becomes stuck in the reader writer consult your local Sony dealer e Do not remove a memory card from the reader writer while the access indicator is blinking The data stored on the memory card may be damaged Connecting the Reader Writer to a Computer Simply connect the reader writer to a computer directly 1 Start the computer 2 Pull off the cap of the reader writer 3 Insert a memory card 4 Connect the USB header of the reader writer to the USB port on the computer The computer recognizes the reader writer as a removable disk and the reader writer is ready for use e Do not connect to a computer via a USB hub e Depending on the computer and the status of its operating system the reader writer may not operate or may become unstable If this occurs refer to the Troubleshooting section e After disconnecting from the USB port wait at least 5 seconds before reconnecting it Otherwise the reader writer may not be recognized e When two or more USB devices are connected to one computer the reader wr2. Internet My Document ts 8 Internet Explorer LI d E mail 2 My Recent Documents gt Outlook Express GA My Pictures Notepad D p EA My Music Paint Shop Pro 5 g My Computer 5 Set Program Access and E Control Panel Defaults pr f Printers and Faxes Shortcut to WinShot a Help and Support Tour Windows XP a Search Q Windows Movie Maker I Run All Programs gt Log OFF Ko Turn OFF Computer 9 10 12 AM 2 Make sure the removable disk icons appear in My Computer My Computer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back DP P Search W Folders E Address Hard Disk Drives i System Tasks Yew system en WIND C information is Add or remove programs 2 change a setting Devices with Removable Storage OI CD RW Drive Ds S Removable Disk E Other Places EJ My Network Places LJ My Documents ita Control Panel Details Drive letter for the removable disk icon is assigned in alphabetical order to the Memory Stick Slot For example if the computer has an A C and D drive before connecting the reader writer the drive letters will be assigned as E when the reader writer is connected 3 Use the removable disk icon to read or write data on the memory card If the following message appears the memory card has not been recognized correctly remove the card and insert it again Insert disk Please insert a disk into dive E Cancel
3. Technical Support Local technical support service is only available in the following sales regions O For customers in the USA Sony Electronics Inc Monday to Saturday 8 00 a m 8 00 p m CT e Toll free 1 800 588 3847 e Free telephone support is offered for 90 days after your first call USA technical support only Web based technical support is free and available 24 hours a day 7 days a week e Web site http sony storagesupport com Warranty Card e A warranty card should be provided with this product at the place of purchase e Please read the warranty card fill in the specified information and retain it for future reference e The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase The warranty and technical support service are valid only in the countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card sf MRWE66E H1 4
4. 4121493111_2 2 e It may take a while for the removable disk icon to appear e If the removable disk icon does not appear follow the steps under Disconnecting the Reader Writer From the Computer in the Operating Instructions this manual to disconnect the reader writer and then wait at least 5 seconds before reconnecting it If the Safely Remove Hardware icon mentioned in step 1 of Disconnecting the Reader Writer From the Computer is not displayed skip the rest of the procedure and immediately disconnect the reader writer For Macintosh 1 Connect the reader writer with a memory card inserted to your computer The removable disk icon appears on the desktop When a volume label is assigned to the memory card the volume label will be displayed together with the removable disk icon w d 8 10 20 Untitled 2 Use the removable disk icon to read or write data on the memory card Removing a Memory Card e Do not remove a memory card while the access indicator is blinking Doing so may cause damage to the data stored on the memory card e Be sure to follow the steps described below Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss that results from removing a memory card without following the procedure described below 1 Make sure the access indicator is not blinking 2 Open My Computer 3 Right click the removable disk icon and select Eject 4 Pull the memory card straight out For
5. Macintosh 1 Close the files saved on the memory card and exit any currently running applications 2 Make sure the access indicator is not blinking 3 Drag the removable disk icon to the Trash Alternatively select the removable disk icon access the File menu on the menu bar and select Eject Untitled Depending on the memory card a different label than Untitled may be shown 4 Pull the memory card straight out Reading the Access Indicator The access indicator changes according to the status of the reader writer as follows Reader writer status Access indicator Memory Card inserted Lights up Reading writing data Blinks Depending on your operating environment and the memory card you are using the access indicator may blink so quickly it appears to be lit Be careful not to misread the access indicator If data cannot be read from or written to the memory card while the access indicator is lit make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot See ee e eee AS Disconnecting the Reader Writer From the Computer e Do not disconnect the reader writer from the computer while the access indicator is blinking Doing so may cause damage to the data stored on the memory card e Be sure to follow the steps described below Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss that results from disconnecting the reader writer without following the procedure described below The
6. are used MagicGate is the general name of a copyright protection technology developed by Sony e Recording or playback of the data that uses MagicGate technology is not supported MagicGate is copyright protection that uses encryption technology Data recording playback by using MagicGate technology such as music that requires copyright protection is only compatible with MagicGate supported equipment e The capacity of a file to be recorded played back is smaller than 4GB per file according to the specifications of the system incorporated in Memory Stick Although operation check of this product has been performed with up to 8 GB Memory Stick please note that the operation is not guaranteed for every type of Memory Stick e The Memory Stick media all use the same slot so you cannot use them at the same time e Only DOS format is supported Memory cards in other formats are not supported N Q 4 About Memory Stick What is Memory Stick Memory Stick is a compact size IC recording medium with a large storage capacity It has been designed not only for exchanging sharing digital data among Memory Stick compliant products but also for serving as an insertable removable external storage medium that can save data Notes on Memory Stick On formatting initialization e If you format a medium in which data has been already written all the data and s
7. following explanation is illustrated with screens from Windows XP and assumes that drive name E is assigned to the slot of the reader writer The screens may differ for other Windows versions 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware on the task tray located at the lower right corner of the screen Click this icon Task tray 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drives E Click here Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drives E Safely remove USS Mass Storage Device Drives E 3 Make sure the message The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system appears and then disconnect the reader writer iD Safe To Remove Hardware x The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed From the system i Safe To Remove Hardware x The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed From the system The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system The above steps are not required when removing a memory card from the reader writer When you remove a memory card follow the steps under Removing a Memory Card For Macintosh 1 Close the files saved on the memory card and exit any currently running applications 2 Make sure the access indicator is not blinking 3 Drag the removable disk icon to the Trash Alternatively select the removable disk icon access the File menu on the
8. 4 121 493 11 1 SONY Memory Stick Duo Reader Writer Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this document thoroughly and retain it for future reference str MEMORY STICK m MRW66E H1 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net Keep the unit away from children If any part of the unit is swallowed promptly see a doctor To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between t
9. NFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice SONY CORPORATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS DATA OR OTHER INFORMATION STORED ON ANY MEDIA Copyright law prohibits unauthorized use of any recorded audio video for any other purpose than personal enjoyment Please be warned that the Memory Stick containing images and data protected by copyright shall be strictly used within copyright law Trademarks e _ Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory MEMORY STICK ww Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro M2 and MagicGate are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony e Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and or other countries e Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States of America and or other countries e Other system names product names and company names appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders even though not indicated by the or marks SSS Overview The MRW66E H1 hereafter referred to as the reader writer has the following features L Quick and simple data transfer eas
10. data cannot be recorded edited or erased by enabling LOCK on the switch Use an object with a sharp tip to move the Write Protected switch Do not press on the memo area strongly when writing Carry and keep Memory Stick in the supplied case Other Points to Note Restrictions on DOS mode In Windows the reader writer does not operate in DOS mode To use the reader writer start up Windows Standby The reader writer supports standby functions based on the PC2000 standard which may not cover the standby function of all computers Disable the standby function of your computer if it causes any problems While the computer is in standby do not insert or remove any media Do not attempt to dismantle repair or alter the reader writer yourself Do not under any circumstances attempt to dismantle repair or alter the reader writer yourself You may not only permanently damage the reader writer and or your computer but may also cause fire or personal injury through electrical shock Operating and storage environments e Do not place the reader writer close to heat sources or in direct sunlight in dusty dirty or humid locations under precipitation such as rain or leave it in a vehicle with the windows closed If the reader writer interferes with the reception of radio or television signals move the reader writer away from the radio or television e When using the reader writer do not wrap it in clot
11. h sheets or covers as this may cause a malfunction or fire E Specifications USB transfer rate Full speed 12 Mbps High speed 480 Mbps This high speed transfer rate is a theoretical value for the USB standard Actual performance is dependent on the device Power requirements 4 75 to 5 25 V DC Current consumption Max 500 mA Access indicator Lit during the memory card insertion Blinks on access Operating environment Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Humidity 30 to 80 RH Storage environment Temperature 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F Humidity No condensation Dimensions W x H x D Approx 30 x 10 2 x 56 5 mm 1 X 8 5 X 2 inches excluding protrusions Mass Approx 15 g 0 53 oz TYP Package Contents When you unpack the box make sure that it contains all the accessories listed below If anything is missing or damaged contact your retailer e MRW66E H1 Memory Stick Duo Reader Writer e Operating Instructions e Warranty Card Parts and Functions 1 Cap 2 USB connector Connect to a computer Memory Stick Duo size slot Insert Memory Stick media here This is Duo size only When inserting a Memory Stick Micro M2 use an adaptor not supplied SSS eee SSS Sasa Using the Reader Writer Inserting a Memory Card Insert a memory card into the slot on the reader writer When inserting a card push it in as far as it can go
12. he equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment If you have any questions about this product you may call the telephone number listed in Technical Support The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purposes Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No MRW66E Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 USA 858 942 2230 Telephone No 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 NOTICE TO USERS All rights reserved This manual described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced or translated to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE DEVICE DRIVERS OR OTHER I
13. ily transfer images from camera to PC LI Quick to Connect Hot pluggable USB powered design L 8 bit parallel data transfer can be supported when Memory Stick PRO HG Duo is used EEEE gt E gt T E E System Requirements The reader writer requires the following minimum system configuration e OS Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or later Mac OS X 10 2 or later This product works with the standard Windows drivers Supported Media The reader writer supports the following media Memory Stick media Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro M2 4 4 bit parallel data transfer is supported It however varies depending on each medium and how long it takes to read write data 8 bit parallel data transfer is supported It however varies depending on medium and how long it takes to read write data M2 is an abbreviation of Memory Stick Micro In this document hereinafter the abbreviation M2 is used With adaptor only not supplied e In this manual all types of media listed in Supported Media are generically called memory cards e Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work Operation is not assured if non supported memory cards
14. iter is not guaranteed to operate simultaneously with some types of USB devices e You may not access two or more memory cards simultaneously on a single computer by connecting additional memory card devices Remove any memory cards from the reader writer or turn off the other devices 2 Notes for Windows e On some computers a message may appear asking you to insert the operating system disc When this happens follow the computer s instructions On some computers the HI SPEED USB Device plugged into non HI SPEED USB Hub message may appear indicating that a hi speed USB device has been connected to a USB port which does not support hi speed USB If your computer has multiple USB ports try connecting to a different port Otherwise close the message and continue using the reader writer with the current port HI SPEED USB Device Attached To non HI SPEED Hub The USB Mase Storage Device is a HI SPEED USB device and will function at reduced speed when plugged into a non HI SPEED port There are no HI SPEED USB host controllers installed on this computer S USB Root Hub 2 ports be USE Mass Storage Device Unused Port Recommendation The USB Mass Storage Device will function at reduced speed you must add a HI SPEED USB host controller to this computer to obtain masimum performance e Follow the steps below to turn off the write cache setting for removable disk drives Leaving this setting on
15. may cause the reader writer to malfunction On Windows Vista Open the following items in the following order Start button Control Panel System and Maintenance Device Manager button When clicking on Device Manager button the User Account Control window will appear click on Continued Disk drives Sony Card_R W MS USB Device On the Policies tab in the properties dialog box that appears make sure that Optimize for quick removal is selected On Windows XP Open the following items in the following order Start button Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager button Disk drives Sony Card_R W MS USB Device On the Policies tab in the properties dialog box that appears make sure that Optimize for quick removal is selected On Windows 2000 Open the following items in the following order Start button Settings Control Panel System Hardware tab Device Manager button Disk drives Sony Card_R W MS USB Device On the Disk Properties tab in the properties dialog box that appears make sure the Write Cache enabled check box is not selected Reading and Writing Data on a Memory Card The following explanation is illustrated with screens from Windows XP The screens may differ for other Windows versions 1 Open My Computer es Legacy
16. menu bar and select Eject Untitled Depending on the memory card a different label than Untitled may be shown If no memory card is inserted into the reader writer skip this step 4 Disconnect the reader writer from the computer 12 8 08 10 32 AM Troubleshooting Before consulting your Sony representative verify the following If the problem still persists consult your local Sony dealer Problem Solution The computer does not detect the reader writer gt Your computer and the reader writer may not be properly connected Disconnect the reader writer from the computer and reconnect it The removable disk icon gt Your computer and the reader does not appear writer may not be properly connected See Connecting the Reader Writer to a Computer and make sure the connection is correct gt A USB device other than the reader writer is connected to the USB port on the computer The memory card cannot be gt No memory card is inserted Insert a accessed with Windows memory card properly Explorer or My Computer The computer does not gt The memory card is not fully recognize the memory card inserted Insert the card completely gt The memory card is not inserted straight Remove the card and insert it again The read write speed is gt The speed may vary depending on slow the environment or the memory card being used This is not a malfunction _
17. oftware will be erased Please be cautious not to mistakenly erase any important data e Please make sure to format initialize a medium with the formatter of a Memory Stick compliant product If it is initialized with Windows Explorer a FORMAT ERROR occurs and data on the medium can no longer be used by this product About the size of Memory Stick e Standard size Memory Stick cannot be used on this product e Do not insert multiple Memory Sticks at the same time It might cause damage to the product e When you use Memory Stick Duo on this product please make sure to insert it in the right direction e Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Micro and M2 Duo size Adaptor should be kept away from small children to prevent them from accidentally swallowing it e When you use Memory Stick Micro on this product please make sure to attach the medium into M2 Duo size adapter If you attempt to insert Memory Stick Micro without attaching to M2 Duo size adapter there is a possibility that it cannot be pulled out Usage Notes Notes on using Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Terminal a h n Z P 84 Write Protected switch Memo area e When you use Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo without Write Protected switch be careful not to edit or erase important data by mistake e When you use Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo with Write Protected switch
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