A Memory Stick Pro, also called a memory card, is a data storage device that inserts into an electronic portable device such as a camera, mobile telephone or video game system. The Memory Stick Pro holds different amounts of memory--512MB (megabyte) or 1GB (gigabyte), for example. The Memory Stick Pro is versatile--you can save, delete and rewrite files to the memory card and access saved files from another device.
Instructions
1. Understand how a Memory Stick Pro works. The small card saves information from a portable device. You can save, delete and rewrite to the card as many times as you want. You can also remove the card and insert it into another device. For example, you can save photos from a camera, then insert the memory card into your laptop to view or download the images.
2. Make sure you buy a memory card that matches the demands of your electronic device. The cards have different saving speeds and data-holding capacities. Generally speaking, the more data the card can hold and the faster its speed, the more expensive the memory card. Check your electronic device's product information for recommendations on the best type and size of memory card.
3. Insert the Memory Stick Pro into the electronic device. Most devices have a small flap or cover on its side that holds the card. The memory card slides into a slot under the flap. Gently push in the card and close the flap.
4. Save to the memory card. Once the card is installed, many devices know to save new data to the card. In some cases, however, you may need to specify where to save files, either to a built-in hard drive or to the memory card.
5. To remove the card, open the flap and gently press the card in. The card should then pop out of the slot for easy removal. The card can now be inserted into another device.
Tags: memory card, Memory Stick, another device, electronic device, data card