Removing a memory card
IMPORTANT!
Always use the following procedure to remove the memory card from the
DO NOT remove a memory card while the activity light on the
If you remove the memory card before the activity light stops flashing, you may corrupt the data files on the memory card (making it impossible for other equipment to read the data).
If this happens, you may have to use Windows to reformat the memory card.
1Important! - Wait until the export or import operation completes.
When the activity light on the
2Make sure that there are no open windows that display the memory- card drive or its contents.
3On the Windows desktop,
4Right click on the
The
The first drive letter is assigned to the CompactFlash portion of the drive (used by Data Manager). You may want to rename the compact flash drive with a name such as “DM Drive.”
The second drive letter (not used) is assigned to the Secure Digital portion of the drive.
5On the
Important! - After clicking Eject, you must wait ten seconds before removing the memory card.
6Wait 10 seconds and then remove the memory card.
Figure 3: Right-click the removable disk icon and click Eject.
Step 2.3 - Configure memory card eject privileges
Staff members who will work with memory cards must be given eject privileges which, by default, are reserved for administrators.
1Use one of the following paths to change “eject” privileges:
In Windows XP or Vista, select Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy >
Local Policies > Security Options > Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media.
In Windows 7, select Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Local Security
Policy > Local Policies > Security Options > Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media.
2Assign privileges as required, then click OK.
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