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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.
- The procedure is shown on a [ PowerShot G5 X ] for the purposes of explanation. The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
NOTE
- The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Formatting a Memory Card 1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the <MENU> button.
3. When the menu screen is displayed, turn the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab.
4. Next, press the < >< > buttons or turn the < > dial to choose [ ].
5. Press the < >< > buttons or turn the < > dial to choose [Format], and then press the < > button.
6. Press the < >< > buttons or turn the < > dial to choose [OK], and then press the < > button.
NOTE
Low-level formatting
- To perform low-level formatting, press the [INFO] button. Confirm that [Low-level format] has been appended with [ ], and then repeat the procedure explained in step 6.
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- Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are erased.
- You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.
7. The following screen appears and the card is formatted.
â¢When initialization has completed, the screen shown in step 5 will reappear.
This completes the procedure for formatting the memory card.
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