Formatting a Memory Card (PowerShot G3 X)
Article ID: ART162630 |
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Date published: 10/01/2015 |
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Date last updated: 11/16/2015 |
Description
Formatting a Memory Card (PowerShot G3 X)
Solution
Formatting a Memory Card (PowerShot G3 X) ID : 8202424100 _ EN _ 2 |
Solution | There are two types of formatting, general formatting and low-level formatting. In the following cases, formatting your memory card with your camera is recommended. - When using a newly purchased memory card.
- When using a memory card that has been formatted with another camera or a computer.
If you encounter one of the following problems, performing a low-level format may solve it. - The [Memory card error] message appears.
- The speed at which images are written to or read from the memory card has been reduced.
- Movie shooting stops partway.
- The camera does not work properly.
IMPORTANT - Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Copy the data from the memory card to a computer or other devices before formatting.
- Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely deleted. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
- With Eye-Fi cards, please install the software included on the card to your computer before initializing the card.
NOTE - The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
1. Press the power button on the camera. 2. Press the [MENU] button. 3. Move the zoom bar to choose the [ ] tab. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [ ]. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [Format], and then press the [ ] button. 4. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. - The card will be initialized.
- When initialization has completed, the item selection screen will reappear.
NOTE This completes the procedure for formatting the memory card. |