Samsung T769 Galaxy S Blaze. SD card Overview

Section 3: Memory Card
Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card
(also referred to as a memory card) to expand available memory
space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images,
music, and data between SD-compatible devices. This section
addresses the features and options of your device’s SD
functionality. The device has a USB SD card mode.
• microSD card storage: up to 4GB in size
• microSDHC card storage: up to 32GB in size
Using the SD Card
There are several methods for using the SD card:
1.
Connecting to your PC to store files (such as music, videos,
or other types of files and media).
2.
SD card Overview
After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your
computer to access and manage the SD card.
Important!: If access to the external SD card is not available, download and
install the USB drivers.
microSD Icon Indicators
The following icons show your microSD card connection status at
a glance:
• the contents of the microSD card are being
scanned.
To activate the camera, video, music player, and other
dependant media or applications.
• the card is being prepared for use and for
mounting.
Important!: Your device can support microSDHC cards up to 32GB capacity.
• the card has been improperly removed.
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Important!: DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is accessing or
transferring files. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.
Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD
card. Your data may become damaged or lost if the battery runs
out while you are using the microSD card.
3.
connection.
• Press
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
Wireless and network ➔ USB utilities ➔ Connect storage to
PC.
Mounting the SD Card
To store photos, music, videos, and other applications. You must
mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting the SD card
establishes a USB connection with your computer.
Important!: You must enable USB storage to mount the SD card.
Configure the phone for USB mass storage mode
4.
• For more information, refer to “USB Utilities” on page 214.
Connect the USB cable to the phone and connect the cable
to the computer.
5.
Tap Connect USB storage. Both the phone and computer
display icons to show that the device is mounted. As soon
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
as the connection is established a drive letter is assigned
Storage.
2.
Tap Mount SD card.
Connecting to the SD card
1.
Insert the SD card into the external, SD card slot (For more
information, refer to “Installing the microSD Memory Card”
on page 9.)
2.
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Verify the card is properly mounted.
to the phone’s storage device.
6.
Later, tap Disconnect storage from PC to close the USB
connection between the phone and your computer.
Unmounting the SD card
3.
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
Storage.
2.
3.
the data stored on it.
Factory Data Reset
From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to
the factory default settings.
Tap Unmount SD card.
When the “SD card will be unmounted” message displays
1.
remove the SD card.
2.
SD card Memory Status
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
Storage. The available memory displays under the Total
space and Available space headings.
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
Tap Factory data reset. This action erases all data from
applications, or SD card files such as music or photos.
Ensure the SD card is mounted.
2.
Press
and then tap
Tap Format USB storage to erase all data stored on the
device’s internal storage area.
You can erase files from the SD card using the phone.
1.
Note: This feature provides an option to format the internal USB storage, not
the microSD card.
3.
Erasing Files from the SD card
➔
➔
your device except current system software and bundled
To view the memory allocation for your external SD card:
Press
Press
Privacy.
and the Mount SD card now appears in the menu list,
䊳
Tap Format SD card ➔ Format SD card ➔ Erase everything
to format the SD card. The SD card formats and erases all
Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to the
SD card while removing it from the slot.
4.
Tap Reset phone ➔ Erase everything.
(Settings) ➔
Storage ➔ Unmount SD card.
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