Samsung NP270E5E User Manual

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Chapter 2.  
Using the computer
Multi Card Slot
To format a memory card
When using the memory card for the first time, you must format 
the card before using it.
Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card. If the 
card includes data, backup the data before formatting it.
1
  Click Start > Computer.
2
  Right-click over a card drive with the touchpad and select 
Format.
3
  Click Start to the formatting.
To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such 
• 
as a digital camera, formatting the data using the digital 
device is recommended.
When you try to use a card, which is formatted in the 
• 
computer, in another digital device, you may have to 
format the card again in the device.
You cannot format, write or delete data from a SD, or SDHC 
• 
card with a write protection tab when it is in the Lock 
position.
Inserting and removing a memory card repeatedly may 
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damage the memory card.