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eljonn
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SD Card issue

I have problem with a SD card. I put 4giga SD Card into reader, clean, formated, and reader keeps to show me message that I have to go to applications > initialization > and format it. I go there, press format, choose SD card and nothing happens. and any time I switch on my reader I see message that I have to format card.

What to do with this bug ???

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profile.country.it_IT.title
jan2011
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Hi “eljohn”
Here’s PRS-T3 manual: http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/4470508411.pdf
 
Take a look on “Troubleshooting” on Pag.237.
As you see on pag.252-254:
“…microSD cards of up to 32 GB has been tested to work with the Reader; however, not all microSD cards are guaranteed to work
--You can use a microSD card (less than 2 GB) and microSDHC card (less than 32 GB), but CPRM (Content
Protection for Recordable Media) is not supported.
--microSDXC card is not supported.
--FAT (File Allocation Table) is supported.
--exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) is not supported…”
 
Now if there’s no compatibility, hardware or mechanical (contacts) issue, I suggest to “Format” and “Adjust” SD card with this software https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/
On “Option”:
Format Type:   Full (Erase or Overwrite)
Format Size Adjustment :   ON
 
Jannis

Non mi aspetto nulla. Non temo nulla. Sono libero. - I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.   (N.K.)

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carpetmojo
Member

 Sorry, but I thought I'd posted this, but perhaps  my "reply" has been lost in the ether !?

 

I presume you have a 3/650 PRS ?

 

 

Can I suggest you see this topic on the Recommended list to the right of this page, which may be helpful ?

 

"How to get an SD card recognised by Reader"

 

Hope it helps.

eljonn
New

I bought the newest PRS-T3 (Red) . card recognition doesn't seem a problem. Reader sees the card straight away, empty card to be exact, but ask to format it even when it had been formated. but even though, I go to applications > seetings > memory. I choose option Format, I point Card and nothing happens at all, and reader keeps asking to format card.

profile.country.it_IT.title
jan2011
Enthusiast

Hi “eljohn”
Here’s PRS-T3 manual: http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/4470508411.pdf
 
Take a look on “Troubleshooting” on Pag.237.
As you see on pag.252-254:
“…microSD cards of up to 32 GB has been tested to work with the Reader; however, not all microSD cards are guaranteed to work
--You can use a microSD card (less than 2 GB) and microSDHC card (less than 32 GB), but CPRM (Content
Protection for Recordable Media) is not supported.
--microSDXC card is not supported.
--FAT (File Allocation Table) is supported.
--exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) is not supported…”
 
Now if there’s no compatibility, hardware or mechanical (contacts) issue, I suggest to “Format” and “Adjust” SD card with this software https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/
On “Option”:
Format Type:   Full (Erase or Overwrite)
Format Size Adjustment :   ON
 
Jannis

Non mi aspetto nulla. Non temo nulla. Sono libero. - I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.   (N.K.)
eljonn
New

Hey. That solved problem. I had no idea that FAT32 is still in use and requiered by Sony Reader. Formating card in this file system worked out and now reader sees the card :slight_smile:

Would be nice if there was some simple message that "reader doesnt support this file system, please format your card into FAT32" :slight_smile: then I would do it straight away.

thanks for help