Formatting Memory Cards

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.

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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.

XA confirmation screen will appear.

Press the op buttons to choose [OK] and

press the m button.

XThe memory card will be formatted.

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Canon A3100 IS, A3000 IS, A3150 IS manual Formatting Memory Cards, Display the menu, Choose Format, Format the memory card