Incorrect Memory Size

[wtf]

Under Memory Details (Card) the Total Memory In Use reports a higher (by ~150mb) than the actual sub-category combined size. Any idea how to rectify to regain the "lost" (~150mb) memory?

[Homer]

Possibly lost space due to the cluster size under FAT16

Use a card reader to copy everything from the card to a folder on your/a PC hard drive then format the card using FAT32 and copy everything back.

You will still have some wasted space but my file system usage went down by 10% (around 100MB) by formatting FAT32

[wtf]

Originally Posted by Homer

Possibly lost space due to the cluster size under FAT16

Use a card reader to copy everything from the card to a folder on your/a PC hard drive then format the card using FAT32 and copy everything back.

You will still have some wasted space but my file system usage went down by 10% (around 100MB) by formatting FAT32

Homer,
Are there any hidden files that I should be aware of when copying from 'card' to 'pc' ?

[Homer]

Originally Posted by wtf

Homer,
Are there any hidden files that I should be aware of when copying from 'card' to 'pc' ?

As long as you have explorer set to view hidden files then "select all" you'll be OK, I've done it this way twice.

[wtf]

thanks for your suggestion. attempted but unable to reformat, write and delete file on card due to error "write protected". possibly a dodgy micro-sd adapter or card ready not sensing the lock/unlock switch.