Formatting A Memory Card - Canon EOS 1D Mark II Instruction Manual

3Formatting a Memory Card

Formatting a memory card will erase all the data in the card,
including protected images. Before formatting a card, make
sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer
the images to a personal computer before formatting the
card.
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A non-Canon memory card or a card formatted with another camera or
personal computer might not work properly with the camera. If this
happens, format the card with the camera first. Then it might work with
the camera.
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The memory card's capacity displayed on the Format screen may be
lower than the capacity indicated on the card.
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1
Select [Format].
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turn the <
Then let go of the button.
2
Select the card to be formatted.
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the SD card.
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5
turn the <
Then let go of the button.
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A confirmation dialog will appear.
3
Select [OK].
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let go of the button.
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The memory card will be formatted.
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When the formatting is completed, the
menu will reappear.
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> tab.
X
> button and
> dial to select [Format].
X
> button and
> dial to select the card.
X
> button and
> dial to select [OK]. Then