Galaxy Tab PRO. Storage

Storage
View the device memory and usage, or mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card (not included).
Device Memory
From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔
Storage.
The Device memory displays as Total space,
System memory, Used space, Cached data,
Miscellaneous files, and Available space.
SD Card
Once a memory card has been installed in your device, the
card memory displays as Total space and Available space.
Mounting an SD Card
When you install a memory card, it is automatically mounted
(connected to the tablet) and prepared for use. However,
should you unmount the card without removing it from the
tablet, you will need to mount it before it can be accessed.
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1. Install an SD card. For more information, refer to
“Installing a Memory Card” on page 10.
2. From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Storage.
3. Touch Mount SD card.
Unmounting an SD Card
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, always unmount the card before
removing it from the device.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Storage.
2. Touch Unmount SD card.
3. At the prompt, select OK to safely unmount the
memory card.
4. Remove the SD card from the slot. For more
information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories” on
page 10.
Important! Unmounting an SD card will stop some applications
from functioning. Applications may not be available
until you mount the SD card again.
Removing a Memory Card
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Storage.
2. Under SD card, touch Unmount SD card and then
touch OK.
Formatting an SD Card
When formatting an SD card you will want to backup your
music and photo files that are stored on the card because
formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Storage.
2. Touch Format SD card and then touch Format SD card
again on the warning screen.
3. Touch Delete all.
3. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
4. Gently press inward on the memory card so that it pops
out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out.
5. Close the memory card slot cover.
Settings
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