
12 | Using your card reader |
6Click OK on the Format Complete window.
7Click Close to finish.
Caution: Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all files on the card. Be sure that you copy any valued files to a computer before formatting a memory card. Do not disconnect the card reader or remove the memory card while formatting is in progress.
Formatting a memory card (Macintosh)
If your computer has trouble recognizing a new memory card, format the memory card in your camera or by using the computer.
To format a memory card:
1Click Go, then click Utilities.
2 Launch Disk Utility.
3In the
4Specify a volume format and name for the memory card, then click Erase. A warning box opens.
5Click Erase again. The Erase process takes a minute or so to erase and reformat your memory card.
Caution: Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all files on the card. Be sure that you copy any valued files to a computer before formatting a memory card. Do not disconnect the card reader or remove the memory card while formatting is in progress.