Canon 510 HS - Manual (Page 161)

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
161
Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you
should format the card with this camera.
Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images
on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
An Eye-Fi card (p. 192) contains software on the card itself. Before formatting
an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.
Access the [Format] screen.
z Touch [Format].
Choose [OK].
z Touch [OK].
Format the memory card.
z To begin the formatting process, touch [OK].
z When formatting is finished, [Memory card
formatting complete] is displayed. Touch
[OK].
Formatting Memory Cards
IXUS 240 HS
• Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file
management information on the card and does not erase the data
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically
destroying cards.
• The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the
advertised capacity.