162Formatting
zPlease note that formatting (initializing) a memory card
erases all data, including protected images.
zYou are recommended to use memory cards that have been
formatted in your camera.
• The card supplied with th e camera may be used without
further formatting.
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card
might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the
problem.
• When a non-Cano n brand memory car d is malfunctioning ,
reformatting it may so lve the problem.
• Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or
peripheral devices m ay not operate corr ectly in this came ra.
When that happens, reformat the memory card with this
camera.
zIf formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the
camera off and re-insert the memory card. Then turn the
camera back on and format again.
zBe careful when transferring or disposing of a memory
card. Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card
merely changes the file managemen t information on the
card and does not ensu re that its contents are completely
deleted.
When disposing of a me mory card, take prec autions, such
as physically destroying the card, to prevent personal
information leaks.