Formatting Memory Cards - Canon PowerShot SX1 IS User Manual

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Preparations

Formatting Memory Cards

You should always format a new memory card or one from which you
wish to erase all images and other data.
Buttons
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases
all data, including protected images (p. 199) and sound data
recorded with the sound recorder (p. 197).
1.
Press the power button.
2.
Select [Format].
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the
select the
3. Use the
select [Format].
4. Press the
3.
Format a memory card.
1. Use the
select [OK].
2. Press the
or button to
menu.
or button to
button.
or button to
button.
Power Button
Button
MENU Button
Displays when sound
data recorded with the
sound recorder is present.