C h a p t e r 7 M e m o r y C a r d7 - 37_7.2 Before using a Memory Card7.2.1 Formatting a Memory CardYou may need to format a new SDHC memory card with the FAT32 file system before you use it for the firsttime. You cannot use an unformatted SDHC memory card in an AS Series CPU module.The following example introduces the most common way to format an SDHC card: formatting an SDHC cardthrough a card reader. Also carefully read the documents provided by the SDHC card manufacturer.(1) Insert the SDHC card into a card reader. The operating system detects a new storage device.(2) Right-click the new storage device, and then click Format.(3) You must format the memory card with the FAT32 file system. Do not change any other default settings.Click Quick Format, and then click Start.(4) After you click OK in the warning window, the SDHC card formats.7.3 Installing and Removing a Memory Card7.3.1 Memory Card Slot in a CPU ModuleThe memory card slot is on the front side of the AS Series PLC.Memory Card SlotWhen you format a memory card, you also delete all the data in the memory card. Verify whether youneed to back up the data in a memory card before you format the memory card.
