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Using Your VAIO Computer

To view the contents of the Memory Stick media

1Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window.

2Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media.

To format a Memory Stick media

The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use.

If you want to reformat the media with your computer, follow these steps.

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Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media.

Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that it does not contain your valuable data.

Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction.

1Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place.

2Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window.

3Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format.

4Click Restore device defaults.

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The size of the allocation unit and file system may change.

Do not select NTFS from the File system drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction.

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The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options.