AT&T MERLIN LEGEND Release 3.0 System Programming Manual page 652

Memory Card
Memory Card Formatting
The memory card may have to be formatted before you begin any manual or
automatic backup procedures. This section details the screens and messages
that appear during the format procedure.
CAUTION:
Formatting overwrites previous data on the memory card. Make certain
that there is no important information on the card before you begin
formatting.
Unformatted Card
Memory Card Backup:
Inserted Memory Card is
not the correct type.
Do you want it formatted?
– Yes
– No
– Exit
If you begin a backup procedure with an unformatted or incorrectly formatted
card, this screen appears.
The inserted memory card is not the correct type. You have the option of
formatting the memory card as a translation memory card or repeating the
backup procedure with a different memory card.
NOTES:
1. Only 4 MB Series I or Series II PCMCIA memory cards may be formatted,
except those already formatted as translation cards.
2. If a memory card cannot be formatted, a message appears on screen.
These messages are noted in the procedures as appropriate.
3. A memory card may need to be formatted if it is intended for use as a
translation card but is currently blank or contains data other than MERLIN
LEGEND Communication System backup files.
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