Formatting A Memory Card - HP PhotoSmart 315 User Manual

• If you receive the card error indications and the card is formatted and is not full, the
card may be damaged. Try re-formatting the card, or try a different card. For instructions
on formatting a card, see below.

Formatting a memory card

Most CompactFlash memory cards are already formatted when you buy them. However, if
you buy a memory card that has not been formatted, you need to format it before you can
use it in the camera. If you insert a new, formatted card in the camera and it doesn't work,
try re-formatting it—it may have been formatted improperly. Also re-format cards that you
previously used in a different camera, to optimize them for use with the HP PhotoSmart 315
digital camera.
You can reuse a memory card that is full by formatting it. This erases all photos from
Note:
the card. You can also use the
memory card. See "Erasing your photos" on page 31 for details.
To format a memory card:
Formatting erases everything stored on the memory card, including locked
Caution:
photos and files from other devices such as pocket PCs. Make sure you are
formatting the right card! If you're not sure, check the contents of the card
before formatting.
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menu to delete one or all photos from a
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