Formatting Memory Cards - Canon PowerShot SX210 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.
Before formatting an Eye-Fi card, be sure to install the software contained on
the card to a computer.
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.
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.
Choose [Format].
∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Format], then press the m
button.
Format the memory card.
∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK] and press the m button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
The memory card will be formatted.
When formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] will appear on the screen.
∆ Press the m button.