Formatting Memory Cards - Canon PowerShot SX130 IS User Manual

Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted 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.
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Format].
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
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to choose [Format], then press the m
button.
Choose [OK].
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
The memory card will be formatted.
Complete formatting.
When formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] will appear on the
screen.
Press the m button.
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