Dynex DX-CRMN1 User Guide - Page 8

8 Using your card reader Caution: Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all files on the card. Be sure that you copy any valued files to a computer before formatting a memory card. Do not disconnect the card reader or remove the memory card while formatting is in progress. Formatting a memory card (Macintosh) If your computer has trouble recognizing a new memory card, format the memory card in your device or by using the computer. To format a memory card: 1 Click Go, then click Utilities. 2 Launch Disc Utility. 3 In the left-hand column, select the memory card you want to format, then click the Erase tab. 4 Specify a volume format and name for the memory card, then click Erase. A warning box opens. 5 Click Erase again. The Erase process takes a minute or so to erase and reformat your memory card. Caution: Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all files on the card. Be sure that you copy any valued files to a computer before formatting a memory card. Do not disconnect the card reader or remove the memory card while formatting is in progress.