Sony SVD132190X Users Guide - Page 385

User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Back Back to Top Formatting "Memory Stick" Search Print "Memory Stick" is formatted in the specific FAT format by default and is ready for use. Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. If you want to reformat the media with your VAIO computer, follow these steps. Note Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Be sure to make a backup copy of important data to avoid erasing it. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction. 1. Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2. Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place. See Inserting "Memory Stick" for more information. 3. Open Computer. To open Computer, see Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files. 4. Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5. Select Restore device defaults. The size of the allocation unit and file system will change to default settings. (Do not select NTFS from the File system drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction.) The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options. 6. Select Start. Follow the on-screen instructions. Hint The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer also works as an SD memory card slot. It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on the media type. Go to Page Top Related Topic About "Memory Stick" Compatible "Memory Stick" Inserting "Memory Stick" Removing "Memory Stick" Notes on Using "Memory Stick" 385