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Storage
Settings
Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
the card without removing it from the device, you will
need to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Storage
.
Unmount an SD Card
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, always unmount the card before
removing it from the device.
Unmounting an SD card may stop some applications
from functioning until you mount the SD card again.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Storage
>
Tap Unmount SD card
.
Remove a Memory Card
Warning!
To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Storage
>
Tap Unmount SD card
.
3. Open the rear cover and remove the battery.
4. Locate the memory card slot and carefully pull
the card out.
5. Replace the battery and close the rear cover.
Formatting an SD Card
Warning!
When formatting an SD card, you will want
to backup your music and photo files that are stored
on the card because formatting the SD card deletes
all the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Storage
>
Format SD card
and follow the
prompts.