Canon EOS 5D instruction manual 3Formatting the Card, Select Format, Select OK

Before You Start

3Formatting the Card

If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, formatting the card with the camera is recommended.

When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer, etc., before formatting the card.

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Select [Format].

Under the [5] tab, select [Format], then press <0>.

Select [OK].

Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>.

XThe card will be formatted.

XWhen the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear.

When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the card, destroy the card physically to prevent personal data from being leaked.

The card capacity displayed on the card format screen might be smaller than the capacity indicated on the card.

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