Formatting "memory stick, User guide – Sony SVD13236PXW User Manual

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Personal Computer

VAIO Duo 13

SVD1323

Formatting "Memory Stick"

"Memory Stick" is formatted in the specific FAT format by default and is ready for use.

Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media.

If you want to reformat the media with your VAIO computer, follow these steps.

Note

Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Be sure to make a backup copy of important

data to avoid erasing it.

Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction.

1. Locate the "Memory Stick" slot.

2. Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place.

See

for more information.

3. Open

This PC.

To open

This PC, see

4. Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select

Format.

5. Select

Restore device defaults.

The size of the allocation unit and file system will change to default settings. (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.

6. Select

Start.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Hint

The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer also works as an SD memory card slot.

It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on the media type.