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Using a microSD Memory Card
Using a microSD memory card with the transceiver allows the following functions.
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Backing up the transceiver data and information
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Saving memory information
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Voice recording and playback
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Saving image data captured with the optional camera-equipped microphone (MH-85A11U)
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Saving messages downloaded with the GM function or WIRES-X function
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Saving GPS log data
Usable microSD Memory Cards
This transceiver only supports the following capacity of microSD and microSDHD mem-
ory cards.
• 2GB • 4GB • 8GB • 16GB • 32GB
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microSD memory cards formatted on other devices may not properly save information
when used with this transceiver. Format microSD memory cards again with this
transceiver when using memory cards formatted with another device.
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Do not remove the microSD memory card or turn the transceiver Off, while saving data to
a microSD memory card is in progress.
Mounting and Dismounting microSD Memory Card
1. Press and hold the Power (Lock) switch to turn the trans-
ceiver ON.
2. Insert the microSD memory card into the card slot until a
clicking sound is heard (as shown in the figure at the right).
3. Press and hold the Power (Lock) switch to turn the
transceiver ON.
When the memory card is properly detected, “
” lights
on the display.
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Removing the microSD memory card
To remove the microSD memory card (inserted in step 2 above), push the memory card
in until a clicking sound is heard, then remove the memory card.
Formatting a microSD Memory Card
Format a new microSD memory card following the steps below before use.
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A microSD memory card that was used in another device may not function properly,
for example, it may not be recognized by the FT3DR/DE or reading, and writing may
take an unusually long time. Use of the SD Memory Card Formatter provided by the SD
Association may improve this. The SD Memory Card Formatter can be downloaded from
this URL (https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/index.html).
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Formatting a microSD memory card erases all data saved on it. Before formatting the
card, be sure to check for data and save it before formatting.
1. Press and hold the [
DISP
] key.
The “SETUP MENU” screen appears.
2. Touch [
SD CARD
], and then touch [
4 FORMAT
].
“FORMAT?” appears on the LCD.
3. Touch [OK].
Initialization starts and “Waiting” appears.
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To cancel formatting, select [
CANCEL
].
4. When formatting is completed, a beep sounds and “COMPLETED” appears on the LCD.
