How to Format a Media Card for a BlackBerry Curve

SD media cards may be formatted for storage on the BlackBerry Curve by using the SD Association's free SD card formatting utility. After formatting the SD card, insert the card into the BlackBerry, and allow the device to finish the formatting process by adding default directories and drives to the media card. This last step of the process is automated and occurs when the BlackBerry device finds the new SD card. Formatting the SD media card with the formatting utility and preparing the card for use in the BlackBerry Curve is very simple and requires just a few steps.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with internet access
• SD card reader
• Micro-SD media card

1. Download and install the SD card formatting utility

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     Open a web browser, and navigate to the URL for the SD card formatting application.
     
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     Click the "I Accept" button to accept the terms, and continue the installation.
     
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     Save the installation file named sdfv2000.exe (or similar) to the hard drive.
     
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     Right-click on the Windows "Start" button, and select "Explore" to open Windows Explorer. Navigate to the saved installation file.
     
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     Double-click the installation file to install the software.
     
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     Click "Yes" to accept the second terms of use statement for the package.
     
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     Confirm or change the location for the program installation, and click the "Next" button to continue. A progress icon will monitor the installation process.
     
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     Click "Finish" when the progress bar has reached 100 percent. A text file containing instructions and credits for the formatting software will automatically open in Notepad.
     

2. Format SD media card using formatting software

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     Click the Windows "Start" button, and select "All Programs" from the list.
     
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     Click on the Panasonic folder in the programs list. Panasonic is the creator of the SD card formatting utility.
     
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     Click the "SD Formatter" program link.
     
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     Insert the SD media card into the SD card reader on the computer.
     
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     Click the drop-down box at the top of the SD Formatter window to see the list of drives on the computer.
     
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     Select the SD media card from the dropdown options. The SD card will list as a removable drive.
     
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     Click "Format" to initiate the formatting process. The media card will be formatted, and a notice will appear when the process is finished.
     
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     Click the "OK" button to close the formatting interface. The media card has now been formatted.
     
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     Power down the BlackBerry Curve, and open the back of the device. Insert the SD media card in the proper slot, replace the back cover and power on the device. The BlackBerry Curve will find the new SD media card and copy the necessary folders and files.