8212345678CoverPreliminary Notesand Legal InformationContents: BasicOperationsAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsSmart AutoModeOther ShootingModesPlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBasic GuideP ModeHiding the Start-up ScreenIf you prefer, you can deactivate display of the start-up screen normallyshown when you turn the camera on.zz Choose [Start-up Image], and thenchoose [Off].Formatting Memory CardsBefore using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, youshould format the card with this camera.Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy imageson the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.An Eye-Fi card (=101) contains software on the card itself. Beforeformatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.1 Access the [Format] screen.zz Choose [Format], and then press the<m> button.2 Choose [OK].zz Press the <o><p> buttons to choose[Cancel], press the <q><r> buttons tochoose [OK], and then press the <m>button.3 Format the memory card.zz To begin the formatting process, pressthe <o><p> buttons to choose [OK],and then press the <m> button.zz When formatting is finished, [Memorycard formatting complete] is displayed.Press the <m> button.• Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes filemanagement information on the card and does not erase the datacompletely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, takesteps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physicallydestroying cards.• The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less thanthe advertised capacity.Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals