About Formatting “Memory Stick”s

When “Memory Stick”s are shipped from the factory, they are already formatted to a special standard format. When you format “Memory Stick”s, we recommend formatting them on the device you are using so that they are compatible when used on “Memory Stick”-compatible device.

Cautions When Formatting “Memory Stick”s on a Personal Computer

Pay attention to the following points when formatting “Memory Stick”s on the personal computer, for example, that you are using.

•Operation of “Memory Stick”s formatted on Windows machines is not guaranteed on “Memory Stick”-compatible device. To use a “Memory Stick” that has been formatted on a Windows machine, the “Memory Stick” must be reformatted on “Memory Stick”-compatible device. Note, that, in this case all data stored on the “Memory Stick” will be lost.

•“Memory Stick” formatted on a Macintosh sometimes cannot be used on “Memory Stick”-compatible device. Do not format “Memory Stick” on the Macintosh.

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