Formatting memory cards, Display the menu, Choose [format – Canon IXUS 120 IS User Manual

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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used 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.

Display the menu.

●

Press the

n button.

Choose [Format].

●

Press the

qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

●

Press the

op buttons to choose

[Format], then press the

m button.

Format the memory card.

●

Press the

qr buttons to choose [OK],

then press the

m button.

X

The memory card will be formatted.

X

When formatting has finished, the menu
screen will reappear.

Formatting Memory Cards

•

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 erased. 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.

•

The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.

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