Formatting a Memory Card

Most CompactFlash memory cards are already formatted when you buy them. However, if you buy a memory card that has not been formatted, you need to format it before you can use it in the camera. If you insert a new, formatted card in the camera and it doesn’t work, try re-formatting it—it may have been formatted improperly. Also re-format cards that you previously used in a different camera, to optimize them for use with the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera.

Caution: Formatting erases all photos or files from the card, including those that are locked.

To format a memory card:

1.Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on.

2.Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu.

3.Turn the menu dial to highlight the Set Up icon, then press the menu dial.

4.Turn the menu dial to select Reformat CF, then press the menu dial. Note: To cancel the formatting, select No, then press the menu dial.

5.Turn the menu dial to select Yes, then press the menu dial.

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