The BlackBerry Curve is a versatile smartphone that supports the use of a mini SD card for additional storage. Mini SD cards, also known as media cards, store your pictures, videos, music and other files. In fact, you can also use your BlackBerry Curve, with a media card installed, as a Flash-type drive to store documents and files. If you receive a message on the BlackBerry when accessing the media card, that the card is unformatted, you will need to format the mini SD card for the device.The mini SD card for the BlackBerry Curve may be formatted directly on the device.
Instructions
1. Power off the BlackBerry Curve by pressing and holding the red "End Call" button.
2. Install the media card removing the back cover of the BlackBerry Curve, removing the battery and inserting the card into the media card slot. Slide the card in until the side clamps clip the card in place. Replace the battery and back cover.
3. Power on the BlackBerry Curve by once again pressing and holding the red "End Call" button.
4. Press the "Menu" button to show the Home screen.
5. Scroll to and select the "Options" icon. Press the trackpad or trackball. The Options screen opens.
6. Scroll to and select "Advanced Options." Press the trackpad or trackball.
7. Scroll to and select the "Media Card" option and press the trackball or trackpad. The Media Card page opens.
8. Press the "Menu" key and select "Format Card" from the Menu options. Select "Yes" and press the trackball or trackpad to confirm the formatting process. The media card is formatted and a notification message will appear telling you that the format is complete.
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