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Today, Mytour will guide you through the process of deleting and formatting your memory card. Memory cards are commonly used as storage devices in cameras and tablets; in order to use the memory card on a specific operating system, you must first format it. Please note: after formatting, all data on the memory card will be erased.
Steps
On Windows
Check if your computer has a memory card slot. If you find a small rectangular slot that fits the memory card on your computer, you can insert it directly without needing a USB card reader or a memory card reader.
- If your computer has a memory card slot, skip the next step.
Insert the memory card into the card reader. It is likely that your computer does not have a memory card slot, so you will need to use a USB card reader.
- USB card readers typically support both standard SD cards and microSD cards, but you may need a separate reader for larger cards or those not in the SD format.
Insert the memory card into the card reader. Plug the card reader into one of the USB ports on your computer. If a task window appears on the computer, you can simply close it.
- If your computer has a memory card slot, ensure the card is inserted with the label facing up (the yellow connector should face down) and the angled edge facing inward as you insert it into the computer.
Open This PC. Type this pc, then click This PC at the top of the Start menu window.
Locate the memory card. The memory card will appear under the heading "Devices and drives" in the middle of the This PC window.
- If there is nothing listed beneath "Devices and drives", click the title to expand it.
Right-click on the memory card. A drop-down menu will appear.
Click on the Format... option located in the dropdown menu. The Format menu will then appear.
Click on the "File system" dropdown menu. This option is situated in the middle of the dropdown list. Another menu will appear.
Select the file system format. Click on one of the following options (you may also see additional options in the menu):
- FAT32 — The most common memory card format for various platforms, with a file size limit of 4 GB (for instance, no file on the card can exceed 4 GB in size).
- NTFS — A memory card format designed specifically for Windows.
- exFAT — A memory card format compatible with most platforms and with no file size limit.
Click on the Start button at the bottom of the window.
- If you wish to perform a more thorough format that erases and overwrites the entire memory card, uncheck the "Quick Format" box, then click Start.
Click OK when prompted. Windows will begin formatting the memory card.
- The formatting process may take anywhere from several seconds to several hours depending on the size of the memory card, your computer's speed, and whether or not you've selected the "Quick Format" option.
On Mac
Check if your computer has a memory card slot. If you find a narrow rectangular slot that fits your memory card, you can plug it directly into your computer without needing a card reader.
- If your computer has a memory card slot, you can skip the next step.
Insert the memory card into the card reader. It is likely that your computer does not have a memory card slot, so you will need to use a USB card reader.
- If your Mac does not have a USB 3.0 port, you will need to purchase a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter to connect the SD card reader.
- USB card readers typically support both standard SD cards and microSD cards, but you may need a separate reader for larger cards or those not in the SD format.
Insert the memory card into the card reader. Plug the card reader into one of the USB ports on your computer. If a task window appears on your computer, you can close it.
- If using a USB-C adapter, plug the device into one of the USB-C ports on your Mac first, then plug the card reader into the USB 3.0 port on the adapter.
- If your computer has a memory card slot, ensure the card is inserted with the label facing up (the yellow connector should face down) and the angled edge facing inward as you insert it into the computer.
Open Disk Utility. Type disk utility into Spotlight, then double-click on Disk Utility from the dropdown menu that appears.
Select the memory card. Click on the memory card name at the top-left corner of the Disk Utility window to select it.
Click on the Erase button at the top of the Disk Utility window. A window will pop up.
Click on the "Format" dropdown menu located in the middle of the window. A menu will drop down.
Choose the format. Click on one of the formats listed in the dropdown menu:
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MacOS Extended (Journaled) — A format for memory cards designed exclusively for macOS.
- You will also see additional options like MacOS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted). These options are also compatible with Mac.
- MS-DOS (FAT) — A memory card format for FAT systems with a 4GB file size limit, but compatible with most platforms.
- ExFAT — A memory card format suitable for most platforms.
- Additional options will also be available in the "Format" dropdown menu.
Click on the Erase button at the bottom of the window.
Nhấp vào Erase khi tùy chọn hiện ra. Máy tính Mac sẽ bắt đầu định dạng thẻ nhớ.
- Quá trình định dạng có thể mất từ vài giây đến vài giờ tùy thuộc vào kích thước thẻ nhớ và tốc độ của máy tính.
Trên Android
Bạn cần chắc chắn rằng thẻ nhớ đang nằm trong thiết bị Android. Để định dạng được thẻ nhớ của thiết bị Android (thường là microSD), thẻ phải được lắp sẵn trên thiết bị.
Mở phần Settings (Cài đặt) trên Android.Settings
Nhấn vào tùy chọn Storage (Bộ nhớ) nằm gần đầu trình đơn Settings.
- Trên Samsung Galaxy, bạn cần nhấn vào Device maintenance (Bảo trì thiết bị).
Chọn thẻ nhớ. Nhấn vào tên thẻ nhớ để chọn.
- Trên Samsung Galaxy, bạn cần chọn Storage ở cuối trang.
Nhấn vào biểu tượng ⋮ ở góc trên bên phải màn hình. Một trình đơn sẽ thả xuống.
Nhấn vào tùy chọn Storage settings (Cài đặt bộ nhớ) nằm trong trình đơn thả xuống.
Nhấn vào Format as internal (Định dạng như bộ nhớ trong). Tùy chọn này nằm gần đầu trang.
- Nếu bạn chỉ muốn xóa dữ liệu trên thẻ, hãy nhấn vào Format ở đây.
- Trên Samsung Galaxy, bạn cần nhấn vào tên thẻ SD trước. Sau đó, chọn Format thay vì Format as internal.
Click on ERASE & FORMAT at the bottom right corner of the screen. This option will delete and format the memory card.
- For Samsung Galaxy devices, click FORMAT here.
On the camera
Ensure that the memory card is inserted into the camera. To format the memory card via the camera's settings, it must already be in the device.
Turn on the camera. Press the power button or rotate the function dial to switch on the device.
Switch to Playback Mode.
- On some cameras, you may need to rotate the dial to open the Playback Mode menu.
- If you're unsure how to access Playback Mode, it's recommended to check the camera's manual or online documentation for detailed instructions.
Press the "Menu" button. This button may vary depending on your camera model, but it's generally labeled as "Menu", "Settings", "Preferences", or an abbreviation of these terms. A menu will appear on the camera's screen.
Select Format. In most cases, use the camera's arrow keys to select the Format option, then press the circular button in the center of the navigation keys to confirm.
- Once again, refer to the camera's manual or online documentation for clear guidance on how to access the Format option.
Select OK or Yes when prompted. The camera will delete and format the SD card. Once the process is complete, the camera will notify you that the memory card is ready to use again.
Tip
- Whenever possible, it's best to format the memory card on the platform you intend to use it with. For example, if you plan to use the memory card on a Mac with the exFAT format, it's better to format the card on a Mac using the exFAT file system (although a PC can also use exFAT).
Warning
- Formatting the memory card will erase all data stored on the device. Be sure to back up any important data before proceeding with the format.
- Formatting is an irreversible process, so make sure you're ready to proceed before starting the steps above.
