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Formatting Memory Stick media
Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat Memory Stick media, use
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the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media. For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer
to Formatter Help.
Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to it. Before you
reformat Memory Stick media, confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep. Back up important data
before formatting the media.
To format Memory Stick media
1.
Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. See
information.
2.
From the Start menu, point to All Programs.
3.
Point to Memory Stick Utility, and click Memory Stick Formatter.
4.
If a Warning window appears, follow the on-screen instructions and click OK.
5.
On the Memory Stick Formatter window, click Start Format and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Click Exit when you are finished.
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