Formatting Memory Cards - Canon Powershot SD940 IS Digital Elph User Manual

Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)
a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve
the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory
card.
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Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents
are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
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The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
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Display the menu.
Press the n button.
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Choose [Format].
Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
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tab.
Press the op buttons to choose
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[Format], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK],
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then press the m button.
The memory card will be formatted.
When formatting has finished, the menu
screen will reappear.