FUTABA 12FG - SD Card (Secure Digital memory card); SD card initialization

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<Before Use>
SD Card (Secure Digital memory card) (Not
included)
The T12FG transmitter model data can be
stored by using any SD card on the market. When
T12FG transmitter update software is released, the
software is updated using an SD card. (SD card
memory size: 32MB to 1GB)
Caution
Be sure to turn off the power to the transmitter
before inserting or removing the SD card.
As the SD card is a precision device, do not use
excessive force when inserting.
Restrictions when using an SD card
The following restrictions apply when using an
SD card:
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dedicated format. The SD card cannot be used as is
immediately after purchase.
*Initializing destroys all the data previously saved on the
card.
*An SD card formatted by the T12FG cannot be written
directly from a PC by Explorer, etc. The files must be
converted and written by special conversion software. Files
are identified by number instead of name. (The special
conversion software can be downloaded from Futaba dealer
web site.)
Inserting/removing the SD card
1. Turn off the transmitter power and then
open the battery cover at the rear of the
transmitter.
2.
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[Inserting the card]
Turn the SD card so that the front of the card
faces the bottom of the transmitter and slide
the card into the card slot.
*Push in the card until it is locked.
[Removing the card]
When the SD card is pushed, it is pushed out
and can be removed.
3. Close the battery cover.
SD card initialization
To use an SD card with the T12FG, the card
must first be formatted. Once formatted, the card
does not have to be reformatted. Formatting is
performed by the T12FG.
[IMPORTANT] When an SD card is formatted,
all the existing data is destroyed. Do not
format a card containing important data.
[Formatting procedure]
1. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the
T12FG.
2. Turn on the T12FG power. When an
unformatted card is inserted into the T12FG,
the screen shown below appears.
3. If the T12FG is ready to format, move the
cursor to [FORMAT] and push the EDIT button.
(To cancel formatting, move the cursor to
[CANCEL] and push the EDIT button.)