User manual SONY MSACUS40

[. . . ] Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer Operating Instructions MSAC-US40 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. Telephone number : 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] PNote Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated is required for viewing the operating instructions (PDF file). 17-GB Installing the "SonicStage" software on your computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Do as follows to install "SonicStage. " Click the [SonicStage] button in the menu. Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Yes] button. When you click the [Yes] button, installation of "SonicStage" starts. Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen. Select the folder in which you want to install "SonicStage. " To change the folder suggested for the installation, click the [Browse] button and then select the folder. When the storage destination folder is decided, click the [Next] button. Click the [Done] button. Restart your computer. PNote Be sure to connect this unit only after you have restarted your computer. 18-GB Connecting this unit to your computer PNote Be sure to install the supplied software before you connect this unit to your computer. Restart your computer following installation. Connect the USB port on this unit to a USB port on your computer using the special USB cable supplied. USB port USB port A connector Mini-B connector Access lamp * Serial number (8-digit number on the backside of this unit) On the special USB cable A connector: This is plugged into the USB port on the computer. Any ports can be used if the computer is provided with multiple USB ports. Mini-B connector: This is plugged into the USB port on this unit. 1 2 Firmly insert the Mini-B connector of the USB cable into the USB port on this unit as far as it will go. Plug the A connector of the USB cable into a USB port 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 port on the computer differs with the computer used. · When using a computer with multiple USB ports, do not connect other devices, with the exception of a standard mouse and keyboard, to USB ports at the same time as this unit. When using a desktop computer, use a USB port on the main unit of the computer. For details, see "Recommended ways for connecting this unit" on page 20. 19-GB 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 port on the computer main unit, and nothing is connected to other USB ports 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 ports on the computer main unit, and this unit is connected to another USB port 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 port 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. 20-GB Confirming that connections are completed In the following, Windows XP is used for instructions. Depending on the OS type and the settings, the screens may look different. 1 2 Open the "My Computer" folder. The "My Computer" folders appear. Confirm that the newly recognized Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon is shown. PNote Depending on the computer used, the drive letter (F:) may be different. The connection is completed when the Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon is shown. It may take a little while before the Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon appears. PNotes · Depending on the OS type used and the "Memory Stick, " the displayed icon may appear as "Removable Disk (F:)" instead of "Memory StickMG(F:). " · If the Memory Stick icon is not shown, the device driver may not be installed correctly. Perform the procedures described on the following page. [. . . ] Music data can no longer ·The System Restore function found in Windows Me and Windows XP have be used on the computer been executed. (Page 11) t When you have backup data, restore the backup data to the computer. For how to use the backup tool, see the Help manual for "SonicStage. " 39-GB Restrictions imposed by the copyright protection The "SonicStage" software employs "OpenMG" Sony-developed copyright protection technology to safeguard the copyright of music content. It enables you to enjoy a wide range of music via online music distribution services. [. . . ]