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Q: Why does a memory card need to be reformatted?
A: A memory card needs to be reformatted when you switch to a different phone like switching from LG to Motorola. Your memory card is able to read LG's operating system and not able to read Motorola's operating system. Reformatting the memory card wipes the out all the data from LG operating system and then preparing it for the new Motorola operating system. Once reformatted, it no longer has your old data and starts anew with Motorola's operating system.* (*For more information please check your manual.)

Q: How do I reformat a memory card for my phone?
A: In general, from your phone, you go to Settings and look for 'Data Management' or 'Data'. Then there should be an option available to reformat your memory card. It is important to reformat the memory card with your new phone and not the old one. * (*For more information please check your manual.)

Q: How do I reformat a memory card for cameras?
A: To reformat a memory card, insert the card into your camera, access your camera's built-in menu system, and select the option to reformat the memory card. You must have the card inserted in your camera to reform it.*
(*camera reformatting / formatting varies from camera to camera.for more information, please check your phone manual.)

Q: What kind of memory cards are available? What is the difference between the different types?
A: There are eight different types of memory cards available on the market. There are: (1) Micro SD, (2) Mini Sd, (3) SD, (4) RS-MMC, (5) Memory Stick, (6) Memory Stick Pro Duo, (7) Compact Flash Cards, and (8) Flash Drives.

Micro SD		RS-MMC		Memory Stick
Mini SD		Compact Flash Cards		Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD Memory Cards		Flash Drives

Q: What sizes are available in the market?
A: There are many different kinds of memory cards sizes available.

Q: How much do memory cards cost?
A: Depending on how much space you want, and how fast it processes, the price range can go from $3 - $250.

Q: What kind of device uses what kind of memory cards?
A: Each kind of different electronics devices take and use different kind of memory cards.

Device	Memory Card Type
Nintendo DS	Micro SD
Sony PSP	Pro Duo
Digital Cameras	SD, Pro Duo, Compact Flash
Printer	Pro Duo, SD
PDA	Micro SD
GPS	SD, Pro Duo

Q: How much data can a memory card hold?
A: That also depends on what size your memory card is

* 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity not available for data storage
(1*) Approximation based on 4-minute songs at 128 Kbps MP3
(2*) Approximation based on 2MP camera. Actual number of photos may vary based on camera model, resolution and compression
(3*) Approximation time for MPEG-4 video at 384 Kbps. Actual time may vary based on resolution and compression

Q: If I really want to get a trusted memory card and that it works, which brand should I get?
A: The two top brands for memory cards are SanDisk and Kingston. Both memory cards by the two companies are well trusted for quality and reliability.

Q: I see the words, "HC" a lot. What does HC Mean?
A: HC just means High Capacity; HC.

Q: How come my reader doesn't read the HC format?
A: HC format is a newer format for memory cards and older readers are not compatible with the HC format.