On 19/02/02 10:05, "MMarvald_at_aol.com" <MMarvald_at_aol.com> wrote:
> What can I do to reformat the card when the newton automatically tries to
> access what is on the card and won't let me get to the "erase" screen. The
> only way to get out of it is to eject the card or reset and eject the card.
Open the Prefs. Insert the card. The Newton should prompt you whether you're
really sure that you want to format it.
>
> Last question: where is an inexpensive place to buy a new card online?
eBay.
-Laurent.
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