Formatting "memory stick, User guide – Sony SVD13236PXW User Manual
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Personal Computer
VAIO Duo 13
SVD1323
Formatting "Memory Stick"
"Memory Stick" is formatted in the specific FAT format by default and is ready for use.
Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media.
If you want to reformat the media with your VAIO computer, follow these steps.
Note
Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Be sure to make a backup copy of important
data to avoid erasing it.
Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction.
1. Locate the "Memory Stick" slot.
2. Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place.
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3. Open
This PC.
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This PC, see
4. Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select
Format.
5. Select
Restore device defaults.
The size of the allocation unit and file system will change to default settings. (Do not select
NTFS from the File
system drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction.)
The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select
Quick Format in Format options.
6. Select
Start.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Hint
The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer also works as an SD memory card slot.
It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on the media type.
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