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How to Install a Memory Stick on a PSP

The Sony PlayStation hand-held features video, audio and game-related functionality for gamers interested in portable multimedia. In order to take advantage of many media-functionality options, the PSP requires the use of a Memory Stick for storage. You can insert a Memory Stick into a PSP and format it easily, allowing storage for game downloads, videos and audio files.

The PSP 1000-3000 models support the Memory Stick Pro Duo format for internal storage, available in sizes up to 16 GB as of 2010. The 2009 PSPgo model introduced a 16-GB internal hard drive for memory, but is also compatible with the Memory Stick Micro M2 format for memory expansion.

Instructions

How to Install and Memory Stick Into a PlayStation Portable
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  Turn off the PlayStation Portable. Open the memory-slot cover on the side of the PSP system. All models of the PSP and PSPgo feature a small slot cover on the left side of the hand-held, easily opened by pulling it with your fingernail.
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  Insert the Memory Stick into the memory slot on the PSP. The stick should insert easily if it is facing the correct direction. Do not force the Memory Stick. Once the Memory Stick is inserted into the slot, press the end of the stick until you feel it click into place, signifiying that it is fully inserted. Close the slot cover.
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  Turn on the PSP system. Highlight "Settings" from the "System Settings" menu, and press the "X" button. From the available options, select "Format Memory Stick," and press the "X" button. Confirm your selection to format the stick by highlighting "Yes" and pressing "X." The PSP will warn you that all data will be erased during the format process. Confirm that you wish to proceed by pressing the "X" button. The PSP will format the memory stick, making it ready for use with the PSP system.

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