Sony DCR-PC330 - Manual (Page 118)

Additional Information 118
• On a “Memory Stick” formatted on a
computer: A “Memory Stick” formatted by
the Windows OS or using Macintosh
computers does not have guaranteed
compatibility with your camcorder.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.
To prevent accidental erasure of images
Slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick” to the write-protect position.
The position and shape of the write-protect tab
may be different depending on the model.
Notes on use
Image data may be damaged in the following
cases. Compensation for damaged image data
will not be made.
– If you eject the “Memory Stick,” turn the
power off on your camcorder, or remove the
battery pack for replacement while your
camcorder is reading or writing image files
on the “Memory Stick” (while the access
lamp is lit or flashing).
– If you use the “Memory Stick” near magnets
or magnetic fields.
It is recommended you take a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
On handling
Keep the following notes in mind when
handling a “Memory Stick.”
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,”
put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to
come into contact with the terminal.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick.”
• Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet.
• Do not insert any objects other than a
compliant “Memory Stick” into the “Memory
Stick” slot. It may cause a malfunction.
On location for use
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” in the
following locations.
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
– Places under direct sunlight.
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases.
Note on using the “Memory Stick Duo”
You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” in your
camcorder after inserting it into the Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
You may damage the “Memory Stick Duo” or
the “Memory Stick” slot on your camcorder in
the following situations.
– When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that
is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor into the “Memory Stick” slot on your
camcorder.
– When you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” in
the wrong direction.
If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor by mistake, hold the
camcorder so the “Memory Stick” slot is facing
down, then hold the lid aside using a toothpick
or similar object to let the “Memory Stick Duo”
slide out.
Back of the “Memory Stick”
Terminal
Write-protect tab
Labeling area
Attach the label within
the designated labelling
area.