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: Insert the memory card into a PC card reader. In TIA Portal , set the card type to Transfer .
: Ensure the process is in a safe state and the CPU is in STOP mode before proceeding. Procedure : Power down the CPU completely. Insert the empty memory card into the CPU's MMC slot.
: Insert an empty card into the powered-off CPU, power it on, and wait for the "MAINT" LED to blink. TIA Portal Factory Reset :
: A Siemens-formatted memory card (2MB or larger). Procedure :