3. How To Format SD Cards
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Important: Ensure the PC player has been installed from the 4GB SD card to
Desktop. Formatting SD cards will delete all data on the card. Data must be backed
up onto another device if the data is to be used for future reference.
Recommended - Format SD card at least once every 4 weeks for optimal
performance.
3.1 Insert the card into a SD card slot in a PC/laptop.
3.2 If the Auto play box automatically appears, left click
Open Folder to View Files. If the automated box
doesn’t appear, left click Start Computer.
3.3 Right click on the SD card slot.
3.4 Left click on Format...
3.5 Ensure the following settings are made:
File System is set to FAT32. If FAT32 has not been
Selected when formatted. The camera may be
Damaged or prevented from recording data.
Allocation Unit Size is set to 32Kb.
Quick Format box is ticked.
3.6 Left click Start.
3.7 Left click Yes to next prompt.
3.8 Left click OK.
3.9 Safely remove the card from slot.
Once formatting is complete you can insert the card
back into the camera and continue as normal.