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Formatting Memory Stick media
Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat Memory Stick media, use
the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media. Follow the procedures included here. For more details about
using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to Formatter Help.
Caution:
Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on 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 Memory Stick media for more information on
inserting Memory Stick media.
2. Click the Start button, point to Programs, click Memory Stick Utility, and then click Memory Stick Formatter.
3. Click Start Formatter. Memory Stick Formatter begins.
Note:
Do not try to format the Memory Stick using the Windows formatting function.
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