To Format A Memory Card - Samsung NP-R50 User Manual

To format a memory card

You can use a memory card after the format operation. The procedures to format a
memory card are described below.
Since format operation deletes all data in the memory card, please make sure
that there is no important data in the memory card before formatting.
To protect the data in the memory card
Set the write protection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the
Lock position.
1. Click Start > My computer.
2. Press the right touchpad button on the memory card drive, and select Format from
the pop-up menu.
3. Click Start to start the format operation.
To use a memory card in both the computer and other digital device such as
digital camera, it is recommended to format the memory card in the digital
device. If you format the memory card in the computer, you may have to format
the memory card in other digital device again to use the memory card in the
digital device.
To use a Memory Stick Duo
Insert a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adapter and insert the
adapter into the Memory Stick slot of the computer.
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