Sony PCG-SR33 - Manual (Page 32)

VAIO® Notebook User Guide
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Formatting a Memory Stick Media
Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you
need to reformat a 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.
1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook. See “Inserting a Memory
Stick Media” on page 28 for details 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 on the s: icon in the Memory Stick Formatter Window.
4 Click Start Formatter. Memory Stick Formatter begins.
Power Saving Modes
When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can take
advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to
the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your
notebook has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When
using battery power, you should be aware that the notebook automatically enters
Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops to approximately 10%,
regardless of the power management setting you select.
Normal Mode
This is the normal state of your notebook when it is in use. The green power
indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific
device such as the LCD or the hard disk.
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.
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If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to
recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery.
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See “Controlling Power Management” for more details.