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On the microdrive – Sony DSC-R1 User Manual

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On the Microdrive

A Microdrive is a compact and lightweight hard
disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type
II. Camera operations are confirmed using the
following Microdrive
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.
– DSCM-11000 (1 GB)
– 3K4-2 2GB (HMS 360402D5CF00)
– 3K4-4 4GB (HMS 360404D5CF00)
– 3K6-4 4GB (HMS 360604D5CF00)
– 3K6-6 6GB (HMS 360606D5CF00)

Notes on use of the Microdrive

• Be sure to format the Microdrive using this

camera when you use it for the first time.

• The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive.

Since the Microdrive is a rotating disk, the
Microdrive is not strong enough to resist
vibration and shock compared to a “Memory
Stick,” which uses flash memory.

• Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the

Microdrive during playback or shooting.

• Data may be damaged in the following cases:

– Removing the Microdrive while reading or

writing data.

– If you store the Microdrive near corrosive

material.

• Note that the use of the Microdrive under 5°C

(41°F) may bring performance degradation.
Operating temperature range when using the
Microdrive: 5° to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

• Note that the Microdrive cannot be used under

low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters
above sea-level).

• The Microdrive may be hot just after it has been

used. Be careful when you handle it.

• Do not write on the label.
• Do not remove the label or attach a new label

over the label.

• When you carry or store the Microdrive, put it in

the case supplied with it.

• Do not expose the Microdrive to water.
• Do not press on the label strongly.
• Hold the sides of the Microdrive in your hand

and do not squeeze the Microdrive.