How to Format an SD Card

You will need

• Computer
• SD card
• Basic computer knowledge
• USB card reader

Instructions

Step 1 Click on Start button Click on the Start or Windows button and then click on My Computer. Mac users click on Menu and then Utilities and select Disk Utilities.

Step 2 Insert SD card Insert the SD card into your computer’s card slot, or use a USB card reader.

Step 3 Right-click on Format Right-click on the SD card icon and select Format from the drop-down menu. Mac users click on the card icon and then the Erase tab.

Step 4 Select settings Select the format type, file size allocation, and name the card. Then hit Start or OK.

The computer will warn you that formatting will erase all the data on the card. Click Okay to continue.

Step 5 Wait Wait for the card to finish formatting before safely removing it from your computer or card reader.

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