Samsung GALAXY S SGH-T989D - Manual (Page 51)

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Section 3: Memory Card
Your device lets you use a microSD  (SD) or microSDHC card
(referred to as an SD card in this guide) to expand available
storage space and to enable you to exchange images, music, and
data between SD-compatible devices. This section addresses the
features and options of your device’s SD functionality.
• microSD card storage: up to 2GB in size
• SDHC card storage: up to 48GB in size
SD card Overview
After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your
computer to access and manage the SD card.
Important!: If access to the external SD card is not available, download and
install the USB drivers.
microSD Icon Indicators
The following icons show your microSD card connection status at
a glance:
Important!: DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is accessing or
transferring files. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.
Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD
card. Your data may become damaged or lost if the battery runs
out while you are using the microSD card.
Mounting the SD Card
An inserted SD card must be mounted to enable its use with your
phone. When a card is inserted and the phone turned on, the card
is automatically mounted. If you unmount the card for any reason
(such as to format the card, see below), it must be mounted before
it can be accessed. To mount an SD card:
1. Press  and then tap (Settings) 
Storage.
2. Tap Mount SD card.
• the contents of the microSD card are being
scanned.
• the card is being prepared for use and for
mounting.
• the card has been improperly removed.