Formatting Memory Cards
A memory card is sort of like your closet: Sure, you could always stuff more things in it, but at some point you just need to pull everything out and start all over. In your digital camera you may begin to notice errors reading and writing images to memory. Some cameras may even begin to reboot themselves while attempting to write the picture to memory. When these things happen, formatting the memory card can often solve the problem. Also, sometimes you just have so many old pictures or files on the memory card that it's just time to start with a clean slate. Formatting is the answer.
Instructions
1. Format with a digital camera. The easiest way to format your card is to just let the camera do it. The camera will automatically create all of the necessary folders for the normal use of the device. Once you turn your camera on, find the button usually labeled "menu." The option to format your memory card will usually be in the system configuration tab. In this area of the camera you will find things like adjusting the brightness of your display or setting the date and time. If you scroll the list of options, you will see the option to format your card.
2. Format with a Windows PC. What about devices that don't have the built-in option of formatting the memory card for you, such as GPS systems or music players? This is even easier: you simply power on your Windows PC and insert your card. Once the PC has discovered you memory card, navigate your way to "My Computer," which will display the list of storage devices now accessible by your PC. Once you find the memory card, right-click your it and select "Format."
3. Insert your newly formatted memory card back into the device of your choice and begin to enjoy the benefits of a clean card.
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