Pocket Mechanic.

shadohh · 11-25-04, 05:32 AM

Hi guys.

Pocket mechanic. Trying to use the format options.

But after it says it formats the card information still shows Fat 16 512 blocks. And that is even when I try to convert ot fat32

Anyone else have this problem or recommend a program that does format?

11-25-04, 07:01 AM

I always uncheck the "Backup FAT" box when I format using PM. I use FAT16 w a 4 KB Cluster size (256 MB card).

KHC · 11-25-04, 08:20 AM

just curious, why the setup above? what do you gain?

shadohh · 11-25-04, 08:23 AM

Smaller cluster are better with small files.

Bigger cluster are better with big files.

If its a mixed, stay with smaller clusters.

11-25-04, 11:46 AM

After formatting my card with different settings, I've just found this to be the best for my SD card. You may need to adjust your cluster size a bit. I have always unchecked the Backup FAT option, and I believe this frees up some space on the card.

shadohh · 11-25-04, 12:22 PM

But my problem seems to be.

when I fromat it. it doesnt actually format.

11-25-04, 12:35 PM

You can try formatting it first with a PC SD Card reader using Windows, then try to format it using PM. Another great SD card management app is Soft Winters Storage Tools.

11-25-04, 06:38 PM

u can also do it on a pc (of course u need a card reader) if you go to start->run->diskmgmt.msc (assuming u are runing windows XP) u can select your card and format using a desired cluster size and fat 16/32.