Formatting Memory (Format) - Sony Walkman NW-E50 Operating Instructions Manual

Formatting
memory (FORMAT)
You can use your Network Walkman to format the
built-in flash memory.
If memory is formatted, all data previously stored
in the memory will be erased. Be sure to verify the
data stored in the memory prior to formatting.
Shuttle switch
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1
Press the MENU button.
The menu screen is displayed.
R E P E A T M O D E >
2
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
"FORMAT" and press the Nx button
to confirm.
F O R M A T : N
You cannot format memory while playing
music.
3
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select "Y"
and press the Nx button to confirm.
"Really?" is displayed.
4
Press the Nx button.
"FORMATTING" blinks and formatting
starts.
When formatting is complete,
"COMPLETE" is displayed and the display
returns to the indication in step 2.
5
Press the MENU button.
The display returns to the normal screen.
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GB
Nx button
Press
(Confirm)
MENU button
To cancel the menu mode
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU
button.
To cancel formatting
Select "N" in step 3.
Notes
• You cannot format memory while playing music.
("FORMAT" will not be displayed in the menu screen.)
• The MP3 file manager software and the MP3 audio
files transferred with this software are erased as a result
of formatting. When you restore the MP3 file manager
software, download it from the Sony customer service
website. For details, refer to "MP3 file manager
software operation" on page 37.