Formatting A Memory Card - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User Manual

Installing and Removing a Memory Card
For more information about installing and removing a
memory card, see "Memory Card" on page 13.
Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory
card, unmount the card before removing it from the
device.
Mounting and Unmounting a Memory Card
Mounting a memory card establishes the connection
between your device and the card, to prepare for saving files
to the memory card. In most cases, the device mounts the
card automatically when you install it, and displays the
memory card status on Notifications.
Before removing the card, use the Mount/Unmount setting to
unmount, it to prevent damage to data stored on the card.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings Storage.
2. Touch Unmount SD card, then follow the prompts.

Formatting a Memory Card

Important! Data cannot be recovered after formatting.
Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have
Menu, then select
Use the Format SD card setting to remove all data from an
installed memory card.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings Storage.
2. Touch Format SD card, then follow the prompts to
confirm the deletion of data from the card.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your
computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies or
Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your
computer.
Menu, then select
Connections 166