On 12/02/02 17:15, "Adam Macks" <akmacks_at_ozemail.com.au> wrote:
>> I did not have this experience with any smaller cards, but I now use
>> cradeject to unmount my cards & take them out whenever I have to reset.
>
> help please!!
>
> just got a 32Mb Pretec Type I Linear Card - it read fine when inserted
> and i installed a package for Symantec's ACT! on it - unfortunately, the
> connection broke half way through and now i have a corrupted package
> which freezes the Newt 2100 upon card insertion or after a reset!!
>
> I cant insert the card without the freeze occuring
>
> This brings me to the question - how does one erase or reformat the card
> without having to wait until after the card's insertion? is there a
> certain way to reset the newt ith the card inserted and then be prompted
> to erase the contents of the card?
Not sure if it's a FAQ, but here it goes: if you open the Prefs, then insert
your card, the Newton will ask if you really want to format your card
*WITHOUT* mounting it.
-Laurent.
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