Activate SD card - how it works
SD cards are very popular due to their small size. You don't have to do much to activate them for the first use. In this practical tip, we show you how to prepare the SD card for your smartphone or digital camera.
How to activate your SD card
Activating an SD card takes only a few seconds. You only have to format the card on the PC.
- To format the SD card, open the workstation or "This PC" under Windows.
- Then right-click on the SD card.
- Select the "Format" option in the context menu and then select "FAT 32" under "File system".
- Finally, deactivate the "Quick format" option and click the "Start" button.
- Alternatively, you can also activate the SD card with the SD Formatter program.
- Tip: You will also find a formatting option on most smartphones if you go to the SD card in the menu.
