Write-protecting a memory stick media, Formatting a memory stick media – Sony PCG-R505ES User Manual

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To remove a Memory Stick media

1

Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the
computer is off.

2

Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer.

3

When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it out.

Write-protecting a Memory Stick media

Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect valuable data
from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left to set or
release write-protection.

Formatting a Memory Stick media

Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it;
however, if you need to reformat a Memory Stick media, follow the procedure
below.

Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it may eject completely from
the slot.

Write-protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media.

Write-protect on

Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick
media.

Using the Write-protect Tab

LOCK

LOCK

LOCK

(Back of Memory Stick Media)

Write-protect

Write-protect

off

on

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