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# DS-9500/DS-9000 How to format memory card

The below image is what you will use to navigate the menu

![DS 9500 Front button](https://audiosupport.omsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DS-9500_Front-button-6.jpg)

1. Press “OK/Menu” to open the Menu.
2. Press “–” to navigate to the Device Menu and press “OK/Menu”
   
   ![Formatting the memory card 1](https://audiosupport.omsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Formatting-the-memory-card-1.jpg)
3. press “–” to scroll down to Format and Press “OK/Menu"
   
   ![Formatting the memory card 2](https://audiosupport.omsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Formatting-the-memory-card-2.jpg)
4. Press “+” or “–” to select the card you wish to format and press “OK/Menu”
   
   ![Formatting the memory card 3](https://audiosupport.omsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Formatting-the-memory-card-3.jpg)
5. Press “+” to select Start and press “OK/Menu”
   
   ![Formatting the memory card 4](https://audiosupport.omsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Formatting-the-memory-card-4.jpg)
6. You will get the confirmation appear below
   
   ![Formatting the memory card 5](https://audiosupport.omsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Formatting-the-memory-card-5.jpg)
7. Press “+” to select Start and Press ““OK/Menu” and this will begin the format process then it will display Format Done
   
   ![Formatting the memory card 6](https://audiosupport.omsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Formatting-the-memory-card-6.jpg)

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