Furuno MFD12 - 8 File Operations; How to Format SD Cards; Files Menu Operation

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8. File Operations
This chapter covers file operations, using SD cards. Topics include
• How to import tracks, routes, points and user setup
• How to export tracks, routes, points and user setup
• How to manage files on the hard disk and an SD card
• How to request and import update files
Use SD cards whose capacity is 128 MB to 2 GB. (For downloading software updates
from the NavNet homepage (www.navnet.com) the capacity must be 2 GB or better.)
Note 1: The Power LED flashes when the SD drive is being accessed. DO NOT re-
move the card while the LED is flashing, to prevent loss of data or damage to the card.
Note 2: User setup items cannot be imported or exported between MFD8, MFD12 and
MFDBB (and vice versa).
8.1 How to Format SD Cards
You do not need to format SD cards for use with the system. However, if you need to
format a card, see the section 1.6 SD Cards.
8.2 Files Menu Operation
The [Files] menu is where you import and export data.