| Flash memory or USB memory is similar to disk drives. | | | | able to use the new card. For maximum customer |
| In fact it is recommended you 'reformat' them often in | | | | satisfaction, SanDisk will initially ship the card in a |
| order to keep the entire memory clean and workable. I | | | | FAT16 configuration-two FAT 16 partitions-eliminating |
| would recommend you reformat your 256MB flash | | | | the need for most users to reposition the switch and |
| memory with the software that came with it. If none | | | | reformat. |
| came with it, do a web search on the manufacturer | | | | As you mentioned, the briefcase can be trickier and to |
| type. There you will find free downloadable software | | | | be perfectly honest I would not use it myself. I prefer |
| to use to accomplish this task. | | | | to simply copy the data I want backed up directly on |
| Remember that USB flash memory in a system is | | | | to the device. Have you tried doing this and then |
| handled like another disk drive. Therefore you must | | | | "testing" to see if it's still there after coming out of |
| contact the manufacturer determine if the flash | | | | hibernation? Copy and paste a few files onto the |
| memory can be 'reformatted' to meet the new | | | | device. Close the lid of your laptop and wait for a bit. |
| requirements. The flash memory I have can be done | | | | Open the lid and after the pc comes out of hibernation, |
| like this so it allows a different format. | | | | see if your files are there. |
| The 4GB SanDisk Compact Flash card features an | | | | Hopefully that will work and if so I'd stick with that |
| advanced design from SanDisk that allows it to | | | | option. Other than that you could try contacting the |
| operate in cameras that use either the FAT16 or | | | | manufacturer or having a look on their website, it could |
| FAT32 file formats. It is the only Compact Flash card | | | | be a known issue which hopefully has a fix? |
| of its capacity and compatibility level that is available in | | | | Flash drives usually work with Windows XP right out |
| the popular Type I format and fits into any Compact | | | | of the box. For Windows 98, you usually need to install |
| Flash slot. | | | | drivers for the particular drive that you have. If you go |
| The new 4GB SanDisk Compact Flash card features | | | | to the flash drive manufacturer's web site, they will |
| a three-position switch located in the left-hand area of | | | | more than likely have drivers for Win.98. Well, if your |
| the card so consumers can switch between either a | | | | flash drive is still functioning fine then it would be the |
| single 4GB (FAT32) volume or two separate 2GB | | | | motherboard or even the port coming from the |
| (FAT16) volumes. The switchable 4GB card ensures | | | | motherboard or card, depending on the location of the |
| that users of cameras with either file format will be | | | | USB port. |