Formatting Memory Cards; Format The Memory Card - Canon ixus 240 HS User Manual

Formatting Memory Cards

Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you
should format the card with this camera.
Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images
on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
IXUS 240 HS
An Eye-Fi card (p. 192) contains software on the card itself. Before formatting
an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.
• Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file
management information on the card and does not erase the data
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically
destroying cards.
• The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the
advertised capacity.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Access the [Format] screen.
Touch [Format].
Choose [OK].
Touch [OK].

Format the memory card.

To begin the formatting process, touch [OK].
When formatting is finished, [Memory card
formatting complete] is displayed. Touch
[OK].
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