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    PC Card/ Parallel Port Adaptor © 1999 by Sony Corporation 3-867-219- 11 (1) MSAC-PR1 Operating Instructions __________________ GB Mode d’emploi ________________________ FR[...]

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    Safety Regulations WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the customers in the United States Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MSAC-PR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with [...]

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    1 GB Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................. 2 Packing List .................................................................................. 3 Part Names and Connections ..................................................... 4 Driver Installation .............................[...]

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    2 GB Introduction The PC Card/ Parallel Port Adaptor MSAC-PR1 used with the Sony Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor allows data to be read and written data using a desktop PC. Required System Environment • A PC Card Adaptor for use with a Sony Memory Stick is recommended. • A Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 OS. • A desktop type IBM PC/AT compatible [...]

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    3 GB Packing List Confirm that the items below have been supplied. If something has not been supplied, contact your supplier or local Sony Service personal. • PC Card/ Parallel Port Adaptor (MSAC-PR1) • Power cable • Reverse connector • Setup Disc CD-ROM (1) • Instruction Manual Caution The power cable supplied is for use only with the PC[...]

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    4 GB Part Names and Connections Turn the PC and all peripheral equipment off and disconnect the keyboard plug from the PC before performing the connection operations. 4 7 9 8 !∞ !¢ !§ 1 3 2 !¡!£ 50 6! ™ !¶ 1 PC card socket Insert the PC card here. 2 Eject button Press this to remove the PC card. 3 PC Card/Parallel Port Adaptor 4 Power/Acce[...]

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    5 GB 5 Printer cable If you are not going to use the parallel port connector !¡ with the printer, it is not necessary to connect the printer cable 6 to the connector. 6 Printer connector (D-sub 25-pin) (female) If you are going to use the parallel port connector !¡ with the printer, the printer cable is connected here once the MSAC-PR1 driver has[...]

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    6 GB Driver Installation Install the driver with the printer disconnected. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, log on as an administrator. Caution The screen examples shown in this manual are in English. However, the language used for screen display depends on the selection made when the driver is installed. Please select the language that matches tha[...]

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    7 GB 2 Click “Install Sony MSAC-PR1 Drivers” with the mouse cursor. The Setup Language window appears. 3 Select language and click “ Next. ” The “ Welcome ” window appears. At the beginning of the installation a warning appears. It is necessary to close all other applications for the MSAC- PR1 to be installed correctly. 4 Click the “ [...]

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    8 GB The “ Software License Agreement ” window appears. 5 Click “ Yes ” if you agree with all the conditions in the contract. Once you agree with all the conditions in the license agreement, you can use MSAC-PR1. 6 Parallel port sharing (Windows NT 4.0 only) Select “ Yes, I want to share my parallel port ” if you are to use the MSAC-PR1[...]

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    9 GB The “ Choose Destination Location ” window appears. 7 The file path name for the installation appears. Click the “ Next ” button. If you want to change the directory for the installation, specify the path in the box and then click the “ Next ” button. The “ Select Program Folder ” window appears. 8 The program names registered [...]

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    10 GB The “ Start Copying Files ” window appears. 9 Check the contents of the installation settings and click “ Next. ” The file copying commences and MSAC-PR1 is registered in the system. The driver is loaded when the files have finished being copied. Caution The cursor will be immobilized for about 10 seconds while the driver is being loa[...]

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    11 GB Further, If the “ Hardware Initialization Failure ” window appears, select “ I will connect the MSAC-PR1 later ” to shut down the setup, and then recheck the connections. • Make sure the 25-pin connector is firmly connected to the parallel port. • The power to the MSAC-PR1 must be on. Insert the power connection cable associated w[...]

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    12 GB 10 Device Selection (Windows NT 4.0 only) With Windows NT 4.0, the following screen appears. Click the “ OK ” button. 11 Setup Complete With Windows 95/98 you can use the PC card straight away. With Windows NT4.0, you have to restart the computer before you can use the PC card. 12 Connecting the Printer Turn the power to the PC off and co[...]

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    13 GB Changing Settings for Installation The driver does not install satisfactorily. If the response from the PC is lost during installation or an error occurs, it may be that the parallel port settings in the BIOS of the PC are not suited to the MSAC-PR1. By changing the parallel port BIOS settings and adding parameters to the driver, the situatio[...]

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    14 GB B Adding MSAC-PR1 device driver parameters (for Windows 95/98 only) If the MSAC-PR1 does not function normally, add device driver parameters according to the following procedure. 1 Select “ Properties ” from the context menu when you right click over “ This Computer ” or double click “ System ” in the control panel to open the sys[...]

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    15 GB 5 Click “ OK ” in “ Sony MSAC-PR1 ” properties. 6 Click the “ OK ” button in “ System properties ” and a message promoting you to restart the computer will be displayed. Restart the computer. Caution On some machines the computer may not restart or the MSAC-PR1 may not function normally with this procedure. If this happens, er[...]

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    16 GB Refer to the instruction manual for the printer to check whether such applications have been installed, and if they are, close them and perform a test print. If the test print is successful, go to “ Add/Remove Programs ” in the “ Control Panel ” and uninstall the application, or delete the short cut from the start up folder. Such perm[...]

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    17 GB Uninstalling the Driver The MSAC-PR1 driver can be deleted from the PC by the following procedure if it is no longer needed. 1 Click “ Start ” on the taskbar and then click “ UNINSTALL ” in “ Sony MSAC-PR1 ” in “ Programs. ” A window for confirming uninstallation is displayed. 2 Click “ Yes. ” The uninstall program starts.[...]

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    18 GB Operating the MSAC-PR1 Inserting a PC card To use a PC card, insert the card into the PC Card/Parallel port adaptor. Caution The Sony PC Card Adaptor for Memory Stick is recommended. 1 2 1 Check that the power/access lamp is illuminated. 2 Making sure the ▲ mark is on top, insert the PC card into the slot gently. Push the PC card firmly all[...]

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    19 GB Make backup copies of important data and files to some other media. Access When accessing large files, an increased load is placed on the computer and the movement of the cursor may be lost or other processing stopped. Wait until the file accessing has finished. Removing a PC card 1 2 1 Check that the power/access lamp is not blinking. Cautio[...]

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    20 GB Instructions for Memory Stick Memory Stick Operation This device only supports the insertion and removal of Memory Stick . With a PC Card Adaptor for Memory Stick inserted into the device, only a Memory Stick can be inserted. When removing a Memory Stick , gently press the Memory Stick eject button to prevent the Memory Stick from flying out.[...]

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    21 GB Changing the Drive Name If you are using a Windows 95/98 computer, The drive name for MSAC-PR1 can be changed with the following procedure: 1 Click the right button on “ My Computer ” and select “ Properties ” from the context menu or double click “ System ” in the control panel to display “ System Properties. ” 2 Click the De[...]

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    22 GB Troubleshooting Before sending the equipment for repair, please check the following points. If the equipment still fails to function normally after you have checked everything, consult your local Sony service personnel. Please refer to your PC Operating Manual. Symptom The MSAC-PR1 connector is connected to a printer but an error occurs and p[...]

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    23 GB Symptom The data recorded in the PC card is flawed. Cause/Action The PC card was removed while being accessed from the computer. When the hour glass mark is being displayed during accessing, the power/access lamp blinks. Allow ample time after the lamp stops blinking before removing the PC card. Symptom The PC card cannot be inserted all the [...]

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    24 GB Compatible Equipment • Printers whose Compatibility has been Confirmed HP LaserJet IIP/HP LaserJet 5L/ HP DeskJet 692/ HPDeskJet 720C EPSON LQ-1010C/EPSON LQ-200/EPSON LQ-2070C Canon BJC-330/Canon BJC-400J/Canon BJC-430J/ Canon BJC-4000/Canon BJC-4300 Fujitsu DL1100/ALPS MD-1000J/ALPS MD-2000J Sony DPP-M55 • PC Cards whose Compatibility h[...]

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    25 GB EPSON EP10, EP20, EP40, EP85 Panasonic BN-012ABP3, BN-020ABP3 TDK SFD004M, SFD012M, SFD024M, SFD032M, SFD096M HAGIWARA SYS-COM HPC-FC20M[...]

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    26 GB Specifications Parallel Port/PC Card Adaptor for Memory Stick (MSAC- PR1) Supported OS Compatible PCs Dimensions Mass Power source (Voltage) Current consumed Environmental conditions Host interface Connector Compatible PC cards Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 IBM PC/AT compatible (desktop type) • D-sub 25-pin parallel port connector an[...]

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    1 FR Table des matiéres Introduction ................................................................................. 2 Contenu de l’emballage .............................................................. 3 Nom des pièces et connexions ................................................... 4 Installation du pilote ...............................[...]

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    2 FR Introduction L’adaptateur de port parallèle/carte PC MSAC-PR1 utilisé avec l’adaptateur de carte PC pour Memory Stick Sony vous permet de lire et d’écrire des données à l’aide d’un PC de bureau. Configuration minimale • Il est recommandé de disposer d’un adaptateur de carte PC pour Memory Stick Sony. • Système d’exploi[...]

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    3 FR Contenu de l’emballage Vérifiez si les articles ci-dessous se trouvent bien tous dans l’emballage. S’il manque un article, contactez votre fournisseur ou votre service après-vente Sony. • Adaptateur de port parallèle/carte PC (MSAC-PR1) • C â ble d ’ alimentation • Connecteur inverse • Disque de configuration CD-ROM (1) •[...]

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    4 FR Nom des pi è ces et connexions Mettez le PC et tous les p é riph é riques hors tension et d é branchez la fiche du clavier au niveau du PC avant de proc é der aux connexions. 4 7 9 8 !∞ !¢ !§ 1 3 2 !¡!£ 50 6! ™ !¶ 1 Emplacement de carte PC C ’ est l à que vous ins é rez la carte PC. 2 Touche d’éjection Appuyez sur cette to[...]

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    5 FR 5 Câble d’imprimante Si vous ne pr é voyez pas d ’ utiliser le connecteur de port parall è le !¡ avec l ’ imprimante, vous n ’ aurez pas besoin de raccorder le c â ble d ’ imprimante 6 au connecteur. 6 Connecteur d’imprimante (D-sub 25 broches) (femelle) Si vous pr é voyez d ’ utiliser le connecteur de port parall è le !¡[...]

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    6 FR Installation du pilote Installez le pilote apr è s avoir d é branch é l ’ imprimante. Si vous travaillez sous Windows NT 4.0, ouvrez la session comme administrateur. Attention Les exemples d ’é cran qui figurent dans ce manuel sont r é dig é s en anglais. N é anmoins, la langue des affichages à l ’é cran d é pend de la s é lec[...]

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    7 FR 2 Cliquez sur “ Install Sony MSAC-PR1 Drivers ” (Installer les pilotes du MSAC-PR1 Sony ” avec le curseur de la souris. La fen ê tre Setup Language (Configuration de la langue) s ’ affiche. 3 S é lectionnez la langue et cliquez sur “ Next ” (Suivant). La fen ê tre “ Welcome ” (Bienvenue) s ’ affiche. Au d é but de l ’ i[...]

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    8 FR La fen ê tre “ Software License Agreement ” (Accord de licence de logiciel) s ’ affiche. 5 Cliquez sur “ Yes ” (Oui) si vous acceptez toutes les conditions du contrat. Une fois que vous avez accept é toutes les conditions de l ’ accord de licence, vous pouvez utiliser le MSAC-PR1. 6 Partage du port parall è le (Windows NT 4.0 un[...]

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    9 FR La fen ê tre “ Choose Destination Location ” (S é lectionner l ’ emplacement de destination) s ’ affiche. 7 Le nom du chemin de fichier d ’ installation s ’ affiche. Cliquez sur le bouton “ Next ” (Suivant). Si vous voulez effectuer l ’ installation dans un autre r é pertoire, sp é cifiez le chemin dans la bo î te, et cl[...]

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    10 FR La fen ê tre “ Start Copying Files ” (D é marrer la copie des fichiers) s ’ affiche. 9 V é rifiez le contenu des param è tres d ’ installation et cliquez sur “ Next ” (Suivant). La copie des fichiers d é marre, et le MSAC-PR1 est enregistr é dans le syst è me. Le pilote est charg é lorsque tous les fichiers ont é t é cop[...]

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    11 FR Par ailleurs, si la fen ê tre “ Hardware Initialization Failure ” (Echec d ’ initialisation du mat é riel) s ’ affiche, s é lectionnez “ I will connect the MSAC-PR1 later ” (Je vais raccorder le MSAC-PR1 plus tard) pour fermer la configuration, et rev é rifiez les connexions. • V é rifiez que le connecteur à 25 broches est[...]

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    12 FR 10 S é lection du p é riph é rique (Windows NT 4.0 uniquement) Sous Windows NT 4.0, l ’é cran suivant s ’ affiche. Cliquez sur le bouton “ OK ” . 11 Configuration termin é e Sous Windows 95/98, vous pouvez utiliser la carte PC directement. Sous Windows NT 4.0, vous devrez red é marrer l ’ ordinateur pour pouvoir utiliser la ca[...]

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    13 FR R é glage des param è tres d ’ installation L ’ installation du pilote n ’ est pas satisfaisante. Si vous perdez la r é ponse du PC pendant l ’ installation ou qu ’ il se produit une erreur, il est possible que les r é glages du port parall è le dans le BIOS du PC ne conviennent pas pour le MSAC-PR1. Vous pourrez corriger la si[...]

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    14 FR B Ajout des param è tres du pilote de p é riph é rique du MSAC-PR1 (sous Windows 95/98 seulement) Si le MSAC-PR1 ne fonctionne pas normalement, ajoutez les param è tres du pilote de p é riph é rique en proc é dant de la fa ç on suivante. 1 S é lectionnez “ Properties ” (Propri é t é s) dans le menu contexte quand vous cliquez a[...]

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    15 FR 5 Cliquez sur “ OK ” dans les propri é t é s de “ Sony MSAC-PR1 ” . 6 Cliquez sur le bouton “ OK ” dans “ System properties ” (Propri é t é s syst è me) ; un message vous demande de red é marrer l ’ ordinateur. Red é marrez l ’ ordinateur. Attention Avec certains ordinateurs, l ’ ordinateur peut ne pas red é marr[...]

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    16 FR C Suppression d ’ une application depuis le dossier de d é marrage Selon le type de votre imprimante, il est possible que le port parall è le soit occup é par une autre application install é e au moment de l ’ installation du pilote d ’ imprimante. Ces applications sont automatiquement plac é es dans le tiroir des t â ches au d é[...]

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    17 FR D R é glage des param è tres du pilote d ’ imprimante Si vous avez s é lectionn é “ Enable bi-directional support for this printer ” (Valider le support bidirectionnel pour cette imprimante) dans les param è tres du pilote d ’ imprimante, l ’ imprimante ou le MSAC-PR1 (ou les deux) ne fonctionneront pas normalement. Dans ce cas[...]

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    18 FR Utilisation du MSAC-PR1 Insertion d ’ une carte PC Pour utiliser une carte PC, ins é rez la carte dans l ’ adaptateur de port parall è le/carte PC. Attention Nous vous recommandons d ’ utiliser l ’ adaptateur de carte PC Sony pour le Memory Stick . 1 2 1 V é rifiez si le voyant d ’ alimentation/acc è s est allum é . 2 Ins é re[...]

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    19 FR Faites des copies de sauvegarde des donn é es et des fichiers importants sur un autre support. Acc è s Quand vous acc é dez à un gros fichier, une charge accrue est impos é e à l ’ ordinateur, et le mouvement du curseur risque d ’ê tre perdu ou d ’ autres op é rations de traitement d ’ê tre interrompues. Attendez que l ’ ac[...]

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    20 FR Instructions relatives au Memory Stick Utilisation du Memory Stick Ce p é riph é rique ne supporte que l ’ insertion et le retrait du Memory Stick . Si vous ins é rez un adaptateur de carte PC pour Memory Stick dans le p é riph é rique, vous ne pourrez ins é rer qu ’ un Memory Stick . Pour retirer le Memory Stick , appuyez d é lica[...]

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    21 FR Changement de nom du lecteur Si votre ordinateur fonctionne sous Windows 95/98, vous pourrez changer le nom du lecteur du MSAC-PR1 en proc é dant de la fa ç on suivante : 1 Cliquez le bouton droit sur “ My computer ” (Poste de travail) et s é lectionnez “ Properties ” (Propri é t é s) dans le menu contexte, ou double-cliquez sur [...]

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    22 FR D é pannage Avant d ’ apporter le mat é riel à r é parer, veuillez v é rifier les points suivants. Si le mat é riel ne fonctionne toujours pas normalement apr è s que vous ayez tout v é rifi é , consultez le personnel du service apr è s-vente Sony. Veuillez vous reporter au mode d ’ emploi de votre PC. Sympt ô me Le connecteur [...]

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    23 FR Sympt ô me The data recorded in the PC card is flawed. Cause/Correction Les donn é es enregistr é es sur la carte PC sont alt é r é es. Vous avez retir é la carte PC pendant un acc è s à l ’ ordinateur. Lorsque le sablier est affich é pendant un acc è s, le voyant d ’ alimentation/acc è s clignote. Attendez suffisamment longtem[...]

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    24 FR Mat é riel compatible • Imprimantes dont la compatibilit é a é t é confirm é e HP LaserJet IIP/HP LaserJet 5L/ HP DeskJet 692/ HPDeskJet 720C EPSON LQ-1010C/EPSON LQ-200/EPSON LQ-2070C Canon BJC-330/Canon BJC-400J/Canon BJC-430J/ Canon BJC-4000/Canon BJC-4300 Fujitsu DL1100/ALPS MD-1000J/ALPS MD-2000J Sony DPP-M55 • Cartes PC dont la[...]

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    25 FR EPSON EP10, EP20, EP40, EP85 Panasonic BN-012ABP3, BN-020ABP3 TDK SFD004M, SFD012M, SFD024M, SFD032M, SFD096M HAGIWARA SYS-COM HPC-FC20M[...]

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    26 FR Fiche technique Adaptateur de port parall è le/carte PC pour Memory Stick (MSAC-PR1) Syst è me d ’ exploitation support é PC compatibles Dimensions Poids Alimentation (tension) Consommation Conditions ambiantes Interface serveur Connecteur Cartes PC compatibles Sp é cifications Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 Compatibles IBM PC/AT [...]

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    Printed in Japan Sony Electronics Inc.: Customer Support If you have any questions/comments related to this product, please visit our Customer Support website at http://www.sony.com/service (If you do not have internet access, please call 1-800-222-SONY)[...]