Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 32Formatting a Card on a MacintoshSometimes it may be more convenient to format a card in the Digital Media HS Reader/Writer rather than in your original digital device. In some cases, your device may not havea format option, or you may be required or prompted to format a card.Caution: Formatting a card completely erases any data stored on the card. If there areimportant images or files you want to safeguard for later use, save a backup copy on yourhard drive, CD-R drive, or other type of removable media before formatting a card.Formatting a Card Using Mac OS 9.xTo format a card in the Digital Media HS Reader/Writer using Mac OS 9.x, follow the stepsbelow.Note: The screens below may vary slightly from those on your computer.1. Mount the card you want to format and click once on its icon to select it.2. Select Erase Disk in the Special menu.Formatting a card completely erases any data on the card. A confirmation dialog boxasks whether you want to completely erase the card.3. Click Erase to format the card or click Cancel to quit