Sony PCG-V505DC1 - Manual (Page 76)

Formatting Memory Stick media
Memory Stick ® media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat Memory Stick media,
follow the instructions below.
Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to it. Before you
reformat Memory Stick media, confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep. Back up important data
before formatting the media.
To format Memory Stick media
1. Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. See To insert Memory Stick media for more
information.
2. From the Start menu, click My Computer. The My Computer window appears.
3. Right-click Sony MemoryStick, and click Format from the menu. The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box
appears.
4. Select Quick Format in the Format options box, and then click Start.
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