MSACUS20 - Memory reader SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MSACUS20 SONY

• CD-ROM for Windows MSAC-US20 DISK1 [ENGLISH/FRENCH] (1) MSAC-US20 DISK2 [GERMAN/ITALIAN] (1) PNote Select the CD-ROM which contains the language you prefer, when installing “SonicStage”.

• The CD-ROM contains the following software programs.

• Operating Instructions (PDF file) The operating instructions (PDF file) in DISK1 and DISK2 are the same. The data of Operating Instructions for this unit (PDF file) is MSAC- US20Manual_ENG_CE.pdf

• Operating Instructions for this unit (1) Parts identification On the special USB cable A connector: This is plugged into the USB jack on the computer. Any of the jacks can be used if the computer is provided with multiple USB jacks. Mini-B connector: This is plugged into the USB jack on this unit. PNotes

• The access lamp lights while the “Memory Stick” is being accessed. Never remove the “Memory Stick,” turn off the computer, or unplug the USB cable, etc., while the access lamp is on. The data on the “Memory Stick” could be destroyed.

• When disconnecting the USB cable, do not hold it by its cable; hold it by its connector. USB jack A connector Mini-B connector Access lamp USB jack

• Serial number (7-digit number on the backside of this unit)How to Use 5-GB BHow to Use Installing the software on your computer PNoteBe sure to install the supplied software before you connect this unit to yourcomputer.Do not perform the installation while this unit is connected to your computer.Restart your computer when installation is completed, and then connect thisunit to your computer. Installing the device driver on your computer PNoteSimultaneously with the installation of the device driver, the “Memory StickFormatter” and the operating instructions (PDF file) are also installed on yourcomputer. 1 Turn on your computer. At this point, do not connect this unit to your computer.Close all running applications.To install the device driver when you are using Windows 2000 or XP,you must log on with Administrator rights. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (MSAC-US20 DISK1 or MSAC-US20 DISK2) into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The Installer launcher starts up automatically.To install a driver, click the [Driver] button in the menu. 3 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Agree] button. When you click the [Agree] button, installation of the driver starts. 4 After this, install the driver and the “Memory Stick Formatter” as prompted on the screen. To use “Memory Stick Formatter”, select [Start] – [Programs] –[Memory Stick Utility] – [Memory Stick Formatter].6-GB Installing the software on your computer (continued) 5 Following this, installation of the operating instructions (PDF file) is performed automatically. When installation of the operating instructions is completed, the application selection screen returns. To end installation of the software at this point, click [Exit]. If you do so, “SonicStage” is not installed. To view the operating instructions, select [Start] – [Programs] – [Sony Memory Stick Reader Writer] – [MSAC-US20 Instructions]. PNote Acrobat Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated is required for viewingthe operating instructions (PDF file).How to Use 7-GB Installing the “SonicStage” software on your computer 1 Do as follows to install “SonicStage”. Click the [SonicStage] button in the menu. 2 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Agree] button. When you click the [Agree] button, installation of “SonicStage” starts. 3 After this, install “SonicStage” as prompted on the screen. Restart your computer when installation is completed.PNotes•Be sure to connect this unit to your computer after you restart thecomputer.•Precautions for installing the “SonicStage” softwareSometimes, the installation may stop.If this occurs, move installation screen aside and see if a message boxhas appeared.Click [Yes] to continue installation.8-GB Connecting this unit to your computer PNote Be sure to install the supplied software before you connect this unit to yourcomputer. Restart your computer following installation. 1 Firmly insert the Mini-B connector of the USB cable into the USB jack on this unit as far as it will go. 2 Plug the A connector of the USB cable into a USB jack 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.

• When using a computer with multiple USB jacks, do not connect other devices, with the exception of a standard mouse and keyboard, to USB jacks at the same time as this unit. When using a desktop computer, use a USB jack on the main unit of the computer. 3 Select “Install software automatically [Recommended]”, and click [Next]. 4 When you click [Finish], installation is completed. You can now start using this unit.How to Use 9-GB Disconnecting the unit from your computer – For customers using Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP –Perform the procedure described below before disconnecting the USBcable from the computer.Customers using Windows 98SE do not need to perform this procedure. 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen. 2 Click “Safely remove Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US20)-Drive (F:)”.
• The drive letter “(F:)”, etc. differs with the computer used. 3 [“Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US20) can be safely removed.”] is displayed. In this condition, you can safely remove this unit from your computer.PNoteThe indications may be different depending on the OS that you are using.PNotes• When you just want to remove the “Memory Stick” from this unit, theprocedure described above is not required.• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” from this unit while the access lamp isblinking. Data on the “Memory Stick” could be corrupted.• When you carry out this operation, this unit is not recognized by yourcamputer. To make this unit recognize again, disconnect the USB cable fromyour computer and connect the USB cable to your computer again.10-GB How to Use (When using Macintosh) You can use the driver provided as a standard feature of the OS. Operate as described in the following. This unit can be used on your computer. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert “Memory Stick” to this unit and connect the USB jack on this unit with a USB jack on the computer main unit using the special USB cable supplied. See page 8 for how to connect this unit and your computer. 3 Driver installation starts automatically and the driver is installed on the computer. 4 When driver installation is completed, a Memory Stick icon appears on the desktop and this unit can now be used. PNote Memory Stick icon is not displayed on the desktop when “Memory Stick” is notinserted to this unit. Removing this unit from your computer or removing “Memory Stick” from this unit. 1 Close the software used by this unit. 2 Confirm that the access lamp is off. 3 Drag the Memory Stick icon to the Trash icon. Alternatively, place the Memory Stick icon in the selected state and select “Eject” from the “Special” menu in the upper left of the screen. 4 Remove this unit from your computer or remove “Memory Stick” from this unit. PNotes
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” from this unit while the access lamp isblinking. Data on the ”Memory Stick” could be corrupted.• Removing this unit or the “Memory Stick” in this unit without performing theoperations above may cause damage to the “Memory Stick.” Sony will not beliable for any damage caused as a result of not following the instructionsabove.Other Information 11-GB BOther Information Troubleshooting Symptom The Memory Stick icon (Removable disk) is not displayed. The “Memory Stick” cannot be accessed from Explorer or My Computer. The access lamp blinks when a “Memory Stick” is inserted. Music data can no longer be used on the computer Cause/Solution

• Not connected correctly. t Connect correctly. (Page 8)

• In addition to this unit, another device is connected to the USB jack on the computer. t Disconnect other USB devices than this unit. Also turn off the power and reboot.

• The driver is not installed. t Install the driver from the supplied CD-ROM. (Page 5)

• No “Memory Stick” inserted. t Insert a “Memory Stick.”

• Foreign matter adhering to the connector section of the “Memory Stick.” t Check whether dust or dirt is adhering to the connector section of the “Memory Stick.” Remove any foreign matter and insert the “Memory Stick” again.

• The System Restore function found in Windows Me and Windows XP have been executed. t When you have backup data, restore the backup data to the computer. For how to use the backup tool, see the online Help manual for “SonicStage.”12-GB System requirements Recommended Windows environment

• OS: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98SE)/Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)/Windows 2000 Professional (Windows 2000)/Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional (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.

• Available hard disk space: 100 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.)

• USB jack as standard equipment (This unit supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (standard USB 1.1).)

• Display: High Color (16-bit) or higher, 800 × 480 pixels or more (800 × 600 pixels or more recommended.) Recommended Macintosh environment

• OS: Mac OS 9.0~9.2.2/X (v10.1~10.2.2)

• 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.

• USB jack as standard equipment (This unit supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (standard USB1.1).) 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.Other Information 13-GB PNote To safeguard copyrights, optical digital output from equipment equipped with optical digital output may be restricted during playback using the supplied software. 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 or as a Power User.

• Do not insert or remove a CD-ROM drive while “SonicStage” is running. Your important data may get lost.

• Only the Professional edition of Windows 2000 can be used.

• 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 to not 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

• “(F:)” 3 [“Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US20) can be safely removed.”] ,

• “Found New Hardware Wizard”

“SonicStage” 1 “SonicStage” [SonicStage] 2 , [Agree] [Agree] ,“SonicStage” 3 , “SonicStage”

• “Memory Stick” “OpenMG” “SonicStage” “MagicGate Memory Stick” “Memory Stick PRO” “Memory Stick Duo” “MagicGate” Sony Corporation