User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Before Use
- Getting Started
- Using Your VAIO Computer
- Using Peripheral Devices
- Connecting a Docking Station
- Connecting External Speakers
- Connecting an External Display
- Selecting Display Modes
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Connecting an External Microphone
- Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
- Connecting a Printer
- Connecting an i.LINK Device
- Connecting to a Network (LAN)
- Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- Setting the Password
- Using Fingerprint Authentication
- Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
- Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central
- Using the VAIO Status Monitor
- Using the Power Saving Modes
- Managing Power with VAIO Power Management
- Changing the Performance Setting
- Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use
- Configuring Your Modem
- Protecting the Hard Disk
- Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- Precautions
- Troubleshooting
- Support Options
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Using Your VAIO Computer
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. Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data.
Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction.
1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place.
2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window.
3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format.
4 Click 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.
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The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options.
5 Click Start.
6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
The formatting process starts.
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media.
7 Once completed, click OK.