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To remove a memory card
Take hold of the end of the card and
remove the card.
To format a memory card
When using the memory card for the first
time, you must format the card before
using it.
Formatting a card deletes all data
saved on the card. If the card
includes data, backup the data
before formatting it.
1
Click
Start > Computer
.
(For Windows XP, click
Start > My
Computer
.)
2
Right-click over a card drive with the
touchpad and select
Format
.
3
Click
Start
to the formatting.
To use a card to exchange data
with a digital device such as a
digital camera, formatting the
data using the digital device is
recommended.
When you try to use a card, which
is formatted in the computer, in
another digital device, you may
have to format the card again in
the device.
You cannot format, write or delete
data from a SD, or SDHC card
with a write protection tab when it
is in the Lock position.
Inserting and removing a memory
card repeatedly may damage the
memory card.
