Canon PowerShot A310 User Manual page 21

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Select (Format)
using or and
press the SET
button.
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Select [OK] using
or and press
the SET button.
To cancel formatting
instead, select [Cancel]
and press the SET button.
The capacity of the CF card displayed after
formatting will be less than the rated capacity
of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of
the CF card or camera.
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Press the MENU button.
If the camera is not operating correctly,
the CF card may be corrupted.
Formatting the card may solve the
problem.
Preparing the Camera
If you are using a CF card from another
manufacturer and the card is not
functioning correctly, you may be able to
correct the problem by formatting the
card.
CF cards formatted with another
camera, a computer or peripheral device
may not operate correctly. Format these
cards with this camera. If formatting in
the camera doesn't work properly, turn
the camera off and re-insert the CF card.
Then turn the camera back on and
format again.
About CF Cards
CF cards are high-precision electronic devices.
Do not bend them, apply force to them, or
subject them to shocks or vibration.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.
Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature
extremes will cause condensation to form in the
card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid
condensation, place the CF card in a sealed
plastic bag before moving it into a different
temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to
the new temperature. If condensation forms on
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