Canon PowerShot G12 Getting Started page 17

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 (see Camera User Guide), be sure to install
the software contained on the card to a computer.
Display the menu.
Press the
MENU
button.
Choose [Format].
Press the
~ ~
buttons to choose the
fT
tab.
Press the ....... buttons or turn the. dial
to choose [Format], then press the
@
button.
Choose [OK].
Press the
~ ~
buttons or turn the. dial to
choose [OK], then press the
@
button.
Format the memory card.
Press the ....... buttons or turn the. dial
to choose [OK], then press the
@
button.
The memory card will be formatted.
Complete formatting.
When formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] will appear on the screen.
Press the
@
button.
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