Storage card problem SPV C550

[Guest Lynswin]

Hi All

I have just bought a new 1gb mini sd card for my spv c550. However, I have just put it in and it doesn't show up. I have done a search and was wondering if I have to format it before use or something?

After searching the forums I downloaded SP Task Manager and went to the 'format sd card' function but it just comes up saying 'unable to access sd/mmc card'.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Many thanks

Lynda

[Guest Disco Stu]

You should not need to format the card before use but you could use a card reader to do so PC-side.

My first thoughts would be to look at the contacts on both the card and the phone. Are they clean & dry ? Then look for the little switch on the side of the card. Is it in the locked position ?

Re-booting the phone is next up.

What make is the card ? There have been problems with some manufacturers and also with dual-layer cards.

A good retailer will always exchange a faulty card so if nothing works you should send it back for replacement.

[Guest Lynswin]

Hi. Thanks for the reply.

The make is a Kingston and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the contacts etc and there is no lock on it. I have also tried re-booting the phone etc. Unfortunately I don't have a card reader so can't try the card in anything else.

If no-one has any other ideas I will have to send it back but I got it mail order so it is a complete pain in the bum having to wait etc. :)

Thanks again

Lynda

[Guest awarner (MVP)]

Definately get a decent card reader, www.mobymemory.com have a good cheap unit. Some cards do have compatability problems but it's not as common as it used to be.

So the card itself may not be faulty.