Use a large-capacity memory card to store your pictures.
The Nokia 6300 offers a memory card slot that holds a microSD card, allowing you to store data such as ring tones, text messages and photos. The Nokia 6300 does not recognize an incompatible, corrupted or incorrectly inserted microSD. In some cases, you may need to format the microSD card before the Nokia 6300 recognizes it.
Use a Compatible Card
The Nokia 6300 user manual suggests that you use a Nokia-approved microSD card with your phone. Nokia does not have a list of specific approved microSD cards, but in general, most high-quality cards work without any issues. Select a name-brand card with a proven track record of quality, such as Kingston, SanDisk or PNY. Extended capacity cards, also called microSDXC cards, are available, but do not use these. MicroSDXC cards have capacities ranging from 32GB up to 2TB. This card type fits in the microSD card slot, but it may not work in the Nokia 6300.
Insert the Card Properly
To get the Nokia 6300 to read the microSD card, you must insert it properly. Turn the phone over and press down on the battery cover. Slide the cover up and off. Find the microSD card slot on the side of the phone. Flip the microSD card over so the gold contacts face down and the logo faces up. Pick up the card by the plastic tip; try not to touch the gold contacts. Slide the card into the slot until you hear a click. Replace the battery cover.
Remove the Card Correctly
Removing the microSD card incorrectly may corrupt data stored on the card. If this happens, the Nokia 6300 will not recognize the card. When you want to remove the memory card, ensure that the phone is not using an application that has access to the card. For example, if you are listening to music or watching a video stored on the card, close the music or video player before you try to remove it. Slide off the battery cover. Locate the microSD card slot. Press on the microSD card to release it from the lock. The card pops out, allowing you to remove it safely.
Format the Card
Some microSD cards must be formatted before the Nokia 6300 can read them. To format a microSD card in the phone, go to "Menu" and "Applications." Select "Memory Card," "Options," "Format memory card" and "Yes." After formatting, type a name for the card. To format the card on your computer, insert the card into an adapter or card reader. Click "Start" and "Computer." Right-click the microSD card's name and select "Format." This process deletes all data on the card. Save the data you want to keep before formatting.
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