Computer with an available USB Port

Insert the micro SD memory card into the USB adapter. The Micro-SD memory card can only be put in a position in the USB adapter.

Connect the USB adapter into your computer. Your computer automatically detects the USB adapter, and will flash red.

If this menu appears, click “continue without scanning”. If a menu appears, select "Open Folder to view files".

Click the right mouse button on the USB drive and choose "Format".

In the format window select FAT32 under file system. Click "Start" to format the micro SD memory card. You should then receive a message that the operation was performed successfully.

Manufacturer: www.r4ds.me

Software release date: 24-4-2008

Download link:

http://download.r4ds.me/v1.18/R4_v1.18_English.zip

Card without mark

Version: 1.67b

Manufacturer: www.r4i-sdhc.com

Software release date: 28-3-2013

Download link:

http://www.r4i-sdhc.com/R4%20V1.67b%20English.zip

Cards with  or or or or mark

Version: 1.67b

Manufacturer: www.r4i-sdc.com

Software release date: 2-3-2013

Download link:

http://www.r4i-sdhc.com/R4i%20V1.67b%20English.zip

Version: 1.67b

Manufacturer: www.r4i-sdhc.com

Software release date: 28-3-2013

Download link:

http://www.r4i-sdhc.com/R4i-3DS%20V1.67b%20English.zip

Cards without or or or ormark

Manufacturer: www.r4i-sdhc.com

Software release date: 21-07-2012

Download link:

http://www.r4i-sdhc.com/R4i%20V1.11d%20English.zip

The downloaded file is compressed. Unpack it with a compression program such as WinZip or WinRAR. To do this, click the right mouse button on the downloaded file and choose "Extract to". Follow the instructions of your compression program.

All files are unpacked into a new folder. After unzipping the folder, for example, the contents should look like this.

All files are unpacked into a new folder. After unzipping the folder, for example, the contents should look like this for a R4 SDHC. R4i SDHC, R4i 3DS

Operational files required at root of memory card are:

Folder: moonmemo

Folder: Moonshl2

Folder: R4iMenu

The downloaded file is compressed. Unpack it with a compression program such as WinZip or WinRAR. To do this, click the right mouse button on the downloaded file and choose "Extract to". Follow the instructions of your compression program.

All files are unpacked into a new folder. After unzipping the folder, for example, the contents should look like this.

All files are unpacked into a new folder. After unzipping the folder, for example, the contents should look like this for a R4 SDHC. R4i SDHC, R4i 3DS

Operational files required at root of memory card are:

Folder: moonmemo

Folder: Moonshl2

Folder: R4iMenu

The USB adapter with the inserted micro SD memory card must continue to remain connected to the computer.

Highlight all the file and folders you find in the previously created folder and select “copy” as shown. There should be 4 files and folders as the diagram shows

Go to your removable disk, and right click in the empty space will you receive a menu as pictured. Choose option “paste” to add your file to your memory card. The files need to be at the root directory

Make your own media folder at the root of the memory card. Right click mouse in space. Click “New” followed by “Folder” as shown.

The files and folder you should have are as per diagram. Store all your files (eg homebrew, Scores / backups, your own music, films, photographs, etc.) on the Micro SD in the Media folder.

Remove the USB adapter from your computer and take out the Micro SD memory card. Insert memory card into r4 card

The USB adapter with the inserted micro SD memory card must continue to remain connected to the computer.

Highlight all the file and folders you find in the previously created folder and select “copy” as shown. There should be 4 files and folders as the diagram shows

Go to your removable disk, and right click in the empty space will you receive a menu as pictured. Choose option “paste” to add your file to your memory card. The files need to be at the root directory

Make your own media folder at the root of the memory card. Right click mouse in space. Click “New” followed by “Folder” as shown.

The files and folder you should have are as per diagram. Store all your files (eg homebrew, Scores / backups, your own music, films, photographs, etc.) on the Micro SD in the Media folder.

Remove the USB adapter from your computer and take out the Micro SD memory card. Insert memory card into r4 card