Write-Protecting A Memory Stick Media; Formatting A Memory Stick Media - Sony VAIO PCG-R505JL User Manual

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3 When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it out.
Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it may eject completely from
the slot.

Write-protecting a Memory Stick media

Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect valuable data
from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left to set or
release write-protection.
Write-protect off
Write-protect on
Using the Write-protect Tab

Formatting a Memory Stick media

Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it.
However, if you need to reformat a Memory Stick media, follow the procedure
below.
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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Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media.
Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick
media.
Write-protect
off
LOCK
LOCK
(Back of Memory Stick Media)
Write-protect
on
LOCK