Formatting a SD Card

You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.

Please note that formatting a SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the SD card before formatting it.

1. Turn the power on.
   
   
2. Press the <MENU> button and select [ (Set up)] using or .
   
   
3. Select [Format] using or and press the <FUNC./SET> button.
   
4. Select [OK] using or and press the <FUNC./SET> button.
   
   
   
   To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the <FUNC./SET> button.
   
   The capacity of the SD card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the SD card. This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera.
   - To perform a low level format, use the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark.
   - If [Low Level Format] is selected you can cancel formatting that has been partially completed by pressing the <FUNC./SET> button. You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was halted before completion but the data on the card will be lost.
   
   Low Level Format
   You should select the [Low Level Format] option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes to complete with some memory cards.
   
   
5. Press the <MENU> button.

If the camera does not work properly, the inserted SD card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the SD card with this camera.