SanDisk SDCFXPS-256G-X46 Manual

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Formatting a memory card, flash drive or device using a PC

How do I format my memory card, flash drive or device using a PC?

NOTE: All SanDisk memory cards and flash drives come pre-formatted and do not need to be

formatted out of the box. Memory cards are formatted with the following standards:

SD/microSD

SDHC/microSDHC 4GB to 32GB

SDXC/microSDXC 64GB or higher exFAT

CompactFlash

Reformatting will clear file system corruption or quickly erase everything on the device. If re-

formatting is needed, follow the steps below.

WARNING: Backup all your data before formatting. Formatting will erase all data on the

memory device.

Formatting your memory device:

1. Double-click My Computer, or Computer (for Vista and Win7)

2. Right-click the drive letter associated with your memory device, then select Format

(in the sample image below, we right-clicked on H:).

WARNING: Make sure you select the correct drive letter.

2GB or lower

FAT16

FAT32

up to 128GB

FAT32

256GB

exFAT

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Page 1 How do I format my memory card, flash drive or device using a PC? NOTE: All SanDisk memory cards and flash drives come pre-formatted and do not need to be formatted out of the box. Memory cards are formatted with the following standards:...
Page 2 3. Select a File system type. - FAT - FAT32 - exFAT 4. Ensure "Quick Format" is checked 5. Click Start. NOTE: exFAT is supported natively in WIN7 and WIN8. You will need to download a patch for Windows XP or VISTA to format a 64GB or larger device. Reference: Operating Systems that Support the exFAT File System If you have a problem formatting, you can try to...