Sony PCG-SR33K - Manual (Page 74)

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.
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
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, use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media.
Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on a Memory Stick media. Before you reformat, confirm that
the media does not contain files you want to keep.
1. Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook. See To insert a Memory Stick media for information.
2. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, point to Programs, click Memory Stick Utility, and then click Memory
Stick Formatter.
3. Click on the appropriate icon in the Memory Stick Formatter Window.
4. Click Start Formatter. Memory Stick Formatter begins.
For more information on using Memory Stick Formatter, see Formatter Help.
Notes on Memory Stick media
 When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick ® media is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased.
 Before using Memory Stick media, back up important data.
 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing
the media.
 If the media is removed prematurely, a blue screen with an error message appears, prompting you to continue
or exit. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue. This allows the media to finish reading or
writing data.
 You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media- compatible video camera
recorders.
 The media slot can accommodate one Memory Stick media at a time.
 You may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media.
 Only MG Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music.
 Copyright protected music cannot be checked-out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick
media.
 Recorded music is limited to private use only. Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission
of the copyright holders.
 Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources.
 Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data (including music data) previously saved to it. Before you
format Memory Stick media, confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep.
 Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
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