Formatting A "Memory Stick - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F77A Operating Instructions Manual

Formatting a "Memory Stick"

1
, Insert the "Memory Stick" you
want to format into the camera.
Set the MODE dial to SET UP,
and turn on the power.
• The term "formatting" means preparing a
"Memory Stick" to record images; this process
is also called "initialization." The supplied
"Memory Stick" and those available
commercially, are already formatted, and can
be used immediately.
• When you format a "Memory Stick," be
aware that all of the data in the "Memory
Stick" will be permanently erased.
Protected images are also erased.
MEMORY STICK TOOL
FORMAT:
CREATE REC. FOLDER:
CHANGE REC. FOLDER:
OK
2
, Select
(MEMORY STICK
TOOL) with v/V on the control
button.
Select [FORMAT] with B, then,
press B.
Select [OK] with v , then press
z.
To cancel the formatting
Select [CANCEL] with V on the control
button, then press z.
• Use the fully charged battery pack. Formatting
using the low level battery pack may cause a
format error by battery shutoff.
O K
CANCEL
3
, Select [OK] with v on the
control button, then press z.
The "FORMATTING" message appears.
When this message disappears, the format
is complete.
FORMAT
ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED
READY?
O K
CANCEL
OK
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