If your computer does not have an internal SD card reader, a USB reader can be purchased for a reasonable price.
The Nokia 5300 uses a micro SD memory card that requires a special adapter to use in most other devices, including a computer. The adapter is typically included with in the original packaging with the memory card and looks like a full size SD card. To format the card, special freeware must be downloaded and installed. Once the software is installed, the formatting process is very simple.
Instructions
1. Download and install the SD Formatter 2.0 software. A link to the download page is provided in the References section of this article.
2. Remove the micro SD memory card from the Nokia 5300. To do so, remove the battery cover and locate the memory card on the left side of the phone. Press in on the memory card to unlock it from the phone and remove it.
3. Insert the micro SD card into the micro SD memory card adapter. The side with the writing should be facing up and the side with the arrow is to be inserted first.
4. Slide the switch on the top left of the adapter to the top position to unlock the micro SD card.
5. Insert the adapter into your SD card reader.
6. Open the Start Menu and then click "Computer" or "My Computer," depending on your version of Windows.
7. Locate the drive letter associated with your memory card from the "Computer" or "My Computer" window.
8. Close all open programs on the computer and open the SD Formatter 2.0 software.
9. Select the SD card drive from the drop-down "Drive:" window menu. Click "Refresh" to update the card information in the window.
10. Click "Format" to begin the format process. Do not remove the card during the format. When the format is complete, a dialog box will display a confirmation of the format. Click "OK" to close this window, then close the software and remove the formatted memory card.
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