Formatting Memory (Format) - Sony Walkman NW-S21 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.
Nx button
MENU
button
1
Press the MENU button.
The menu screen is displayed.
R E P E A T M O D E >
2
Press the .–/+> button 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
Press the .–/+> button to
select "Y" and press the Nx
button to confirm.
"Really?" is displayed.
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4
5
.–/+>
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.
• You cannot format memory while playing music.
• The MP3 File Manager software and MP3 audio
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.
Press the MENU button.
The display returns to the normal screen.
Notes
("FORMAT" will not be displayed in the menu
screen.)
files transferred with this software are erased as a
result of formatting. If the MP3 File Manager
software is erased, you can restore it from the
supplied CD-ROM, or download it from the Sony
customer service website. For details, refer to
"MP3 File Manager software operation" on page
45.