FAQ/SD Card Troubleshoot

SD Card Troubleshoot

Description

This page covers general troubleshooting suggestions when working with a SD card intended to be used with Dahua devices

The recommended SD Card for use with Dahua devices is the DH-PFM113

SD Card Lifespan Information

Prerequisites

• SD Card (Class-10 or better)
• SD Card reader (for connection to computer)
• Windows computer

SD-Card Detected but showing, "Error"

Try to format SD-Card, if SD-Card is not, "Normal" after reboot, replace SD-Card.

SD-Card Not Detected

• SD card might be loose. Which would cause the IP camera not to read recognize the SD card. Check if the SD card is secure. 
• Check if there is SD card connection pins. Some models may have the slot with no connection pins. If this is the case please refer to the specifications and place of purchase.
• Check if the SD card in the computer is recognizable and there is no abnormality.
• It is possible the SD card is bad. Try the SD card in other devices to see if it is recognized. It is possible the connections of the SD card are damaged. If this is the case, refer to the place of purchase.

Restore SD-Card to Factory Defaults

• This guide uses SD Memory Card Formatter to format an SD card using a computer
• https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/

1. Click the following link to the SD Card Formatter website:

https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/

Scroll down on the page to SD Memory Card Formatter Download for Windows/Mac

Click the download link for the software (this guide will use the Windows version)

2. Click Accept to accept the software agreement

3. The file will begin to download

4. When the download is complete double click the file to open

5. Drag and drop the folder containing the program into an open directory

Double click to open the folder

6. Double click the installer file - SD Card Formatter 5.0.1 Setup.exe to begin installation

7. Click Next to proceed through the installation and on any additional screens

8. When the installation is complete click Finish

9. Launch the SD Card Formatter program

10. Confirm the correct drive is selected under 'Select card' drop down box

This can be confirmed in Windows Explorer>This PC

Check the Letter next to the SD card in the list

11. Click Quick format

12. Click Format

13. A prompt will appear to confirm the format

Click Yes

14. The format will process and an update bar will show the current status

15. A prompt will appear to confirm a successful format

Click OK

16. Confirm the SD card has been formatted and is empty

17. Right click the SD card in the list and select Eject