How to Format a Kingston Compact Flash Memory Card
A Kingston compact flash-based memory card (or SD memory card) is a small flash-based form of memory that is commonly used in portable electronics such as cell phones, digital cameras, personal media players, and laptop computers. However, in order for these portable memory cards to work, they will need to be formatted. When a Kingston SD card is formatted, a device installs its own file system onto the device so that it can work with its internal memory scheme at maximum efficiency. Formatting a Kingston SD card is a simple process.
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Instructions
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Decide on which device you want to use the Kingston compact flash memory card in. Because the formatting process is unique to each device, you will not be able to use Kingston compact flash memory cards in multiple devices without overwriting the file system and deleting the data.
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Insert the memory card into your device while it is powered off. The memory card slot is long and skinny, and in the case of small electronics (like cameras or phones) usually located on the side of the device. Firmly press the Kingston compact flash memory card into place (data side down) and then wait until it "clicks" into place.
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Power on the device. The device should detect the new memory card, and initialize the formatting tool automatically. The time it takes to format the card varies depending on the device you are using it for.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have content already on the Kingston compact flash memory card you are trying to format, it will be deleted as soon as the new formatting is done, so make sure to save or backup any important data before re-formatting.
