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    FAQ about SD Cards
    11.08.2023 | KJK | Trail Cameras

    Summary：


    We have common scenarios about SD card not recognized, which you can choose to refer to according to your specific situation.

    Not recommended SD cards and models;
    Unrecognized SD card when first inserted;
    SD card worked fine before, now it is not recognized;
    The SD card is formatted by the PC into NTFS format;

    Q: What is the maximum memory card supported by KJK Trail Cameras?
    A: The maximum supported memory card size for KJK Trail Cameras is 128GB.

    Q: The screen displays "card protected."
    A: Please toggle the lock switch on the larger SD card.

     

    1. Not recommended SD cards and models


    JDL201,KJK228 : Requires a regular (full size) SD memory card (must be Class6 or higher, higher class means faster writing speeds).

    LK227,LK226 : Requires a regular SD memory card (must be Class6 or higher, higher class means faster writing speeds).

    We recommend using SDHC/SHXC brand memory cards in cameras such as SanDisk, Kingston, Toshiba, Samsung, etc. for best and stable performance. For the best cost and performance balance, we recommend the SanDisk 32GB Class10 SDHC card.

    Memory Card (Not included): San Disk Brand SD C10 U1 Cards (up to 512GB Capacity). Does NOT RECOMMEND the use of Micro SDs or SD Adapters.

    2. First inserted

    When you first use the SD card with your camera, please format your SD card by using the “Format SD Card” menu option. GardePro trail camera supports standard SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. In general, for better performance, we recommend using brand SD cards, such as SanDisk, Kingston, Toshiba, Samsung, etc.

    3. The SD card worked fine before, now it is not recognized

    Sometimes the SD card may be damaged or unstable, replace the SD card and try again, or use an SD card reader or computer slot to try to access and check if the SD card is working properly.

    4. The SD card is formatted by the PC into NTFS format
    If your SD card was ever formatted in NTFS format on your PC, it is not possible to be recognized by this camera, please reformat your SD card in your camera by the “Format SD Card” menu option, restart the camera after the SD card formatted.

     

    How to Format an SD Card


    1. If you are experiencing issues with your trail camera or other devices that use an SD card sometimes formatting the SD card in your computer can help fix the issue. We are often asked how to format SD cards using a PC. Here are the steps to format an SD card for use in your trail camera using a PC. This process for formatting camera SD cards is using Windows 10, so if you have a different operating system, these instructions may not work.

    2. At the bottom of your desktop screen click the file explorer icon

    3. After clicking the file explorer icon the SD card should show up on the left side of the screen as pictured below. The SD card may show up as the cameras name, sdhc, removable disc, or a few other names. Just be sure you are selecting the correct one.

    4. Once you have found the correct drive you need to format you will right click on your mouse while hovering over it. This will bring up a dropdown box and you need to select format from the list.

    5. Now the format application will open. Everything should be good by default. The file system for cards below 32GB should be FAT32 and anything above should be exFAT. However, Windows does a good job of automatically selecting the right file system for you. You can leave quick format selected. This process will not take long. However, if you still experience issues go back through these steps and uncheck the quick format box. This will do a deep format on the SD card clearing all the sectors. Doing a deep format can sometimes take hours. Click the Start button when ready to begin.

    6. After you press start a warning will pop up. Just make sure you are formatting the correct card or drive. We are not liable for any damages to your computer following these steps. Press okay on the warning after you have confirmed the correct drive is being formatted.

    7. After clicking the OK button on the warning you should receive the message below.

    That's all you need to do. You can go ahead and use the SD card in your Trail Camera again.