Sony PCV-RZ40C - Manual (Page 30)

Additional 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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