Sony PCG-VX88 - Manual (Page 20)

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.
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.
Do not try to format the Memory Stick using the Windows formatting function.
1. Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. See To insert a Memory Stick media for more
information.
2. Click Start, and then My Computer. The My Computer window appears.
3. Right-click Sony MemoryStick, and then click Format. The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears.
4. In the Format Options box, click Quick Format to select it, and then click Start. A warning message appears.
5. Click OK.
Do not try to format the Memory Stick using the Windows formatting function.
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