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Using Your VAIO Computer >
Using "Memory Stick"
!
Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media.
Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that it does not contain your valuable
data.
Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction.
1
Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place.
2
Click
Start
and
Computer
to open the
Computer
window.
3
Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select
Format
.
4
Click
Restore device defaults
.
!
The size of the allocation unit and file system may change.
Do not select
NTFS
from the
File system
drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction.
✍
The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select
Quick Format
in
Format options
.
5
Click
Start
.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions.
!
It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on the media type.
Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
❑
Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 16 GB
that are available as of May 2009. However, not all "Memory Stick" that meet the same specifications as the compatible
media are guaranteed of compatibility.
