Troubleshooting
Memory Stick Media
What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on other devices?
You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media.
Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data previously saved on it. Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep.
1Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer's hard disk to save data or images.
2Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media (page 48).
Can I copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media?
Yes, and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick
Why can't I write data to Memory Stick media?
❑Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off.
❑You cannot write data to the Memory Stick media if you select the option to disable the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or the power supply to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. To change the settings, see Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use (page 134) or Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes (page 131).