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Format a Memory Card for Maps and Data

The following devices can format a memory card for maps and data:

  • Garmin DriveSmart™ 66
  • Garmin DriveSmart™ 76
  • Garmin DriveSmart™ 86
  • RV 795

MicroSD memory cards from 4 to 256 GB formatted to FAT32 are supported. MicroSD cards greater than 32 GB must be formatted using a computer1 or the device. When using the device, this is not a choice that can be made via menu selections, however. 

The message "The memory card must be formatted to work with the device. Formatting deletes all information on the card. Format the memory card now?" will appear automatically if the memory card needs to be formatted. 

 

Touch Yes to format the card. The device will now be ready to use. 

1 To format a microSD card using a computer, see Formatting a microSD/SD Memory Card and Using a 64 GB microSD/SD Memory Card or Larger.