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Formatting SD Card in DataCam or Mini Cam
Formatting SD Card in DataCam or Mini Cam

How to Format SD Cards for WiseEye Mini Cam and DataCam

Updated over 4 months ago

The WiseEye Mini Cam and DataCam both require the card to be formatted while inside of the camera before first use.

The card must be a 32GB or less card. If you are using a WiseEye branded SD card you should need to format.

How do I know if I need to format?

  • Turn the camera to "Setup".

  • If at the bottom of the setup screen you see "0000/0000", that means the card needs to be formatted.

  • This is the most common issue that prevents users from getting pictures.

Step 1: Install the SD Card & Turn the camera to Setup

Insert the SD card you want to format (Must be 8-32GB). Turn the Mini to SETUP then let the camera boot up. You do not need to wait for the camera to find a signal.

Step 2: Click Menu

Once the camera turns on, click the menu button. Then click about.

Step 3: Scroll Down to SD Format

Scroll down to SD Format and tap the OK button. Tap the OK button again to confirm the format.

A message saying “execution completed” will appear showing the format has taken place.

You have successfully formatted the SD card!

*Note: Formatting an SD card will erase every file on the card so be sure to save any files that you want before formatting.

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