Sony PCV-RS423P - Manual (Page 75)

Do not remove the SmartMedia card while the media access indicator light is on. The media or its data
may become damaged.
Additonal information about SmartMedia cards
If you plan to share your media card between your VAIO ® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player,
the media must be formatted properly.
 Format the media card by using it in the device first. See the information supplied with the device for details on
formatting media.
 If your device does not recognize the media that has been formatted by your computer:
1. Save the media contents to your hard disk drive.
2. Reformat the media with the device.
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