Formatting memory
The built-in flash memory of your Walkman can be formatted.
Note
- Formatting the memory erases all content data (songs, etc., including the sample data installed at the factory, the supplied software installer, and the “Help Guide.”) Be sure to check the data stored in the memory and export any important data to Media Go or the hard disk of your computer before formatting.
- Be sure not to use a computer to initialize (format) the built-in flash memory of your Walkman. If you format the memory with a computer, format it again using the Walkman.
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From the Home menu, select
[Settings].
- Select [Common Settings] - [Reset/Format] - [Format].
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Select [Yes].
[All data will be deleted. Proceed?] appears.
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Select [Yes].
When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.] appears.
Hint
- For Windows users: You can install the supplied software on another computer through the following procedure even if you delete the “Setup.exe” file by formatting the built-in flash memory of your Walkman. Copy the “Setup.exe” file and the “Install” folder from the “Backup” folder of your computer to your Walkman. Then, connect your Walkman to another computer and install the software. The “Backup” folder can be found at C:\Program Files(*1)\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-E580\Backup
(*1) “Program Files(x86)” may be displayed depending on the computer OS.