Formatting a CompactFlash card erases its contents.
The Canon PowerShot S1 IS digital camera stores images and video on a removable CompactFlash memory card. This camera includes a 32 megabyte CompactFlash card. It also supports larger cards manufactured by Canon and other manufacturers. You can format a CompactFlash card using the camera's built-in software. Formatting a memory card erases its contents, freeing up space for more pictures and video. You also can format a CompactFlash card to address a malfunctioning memory card.
Instructions
1. Press the power button on the top right of the camera to turn the camera off. Lift the memory card cover on the left side of the camera. Insert a CompactFlash card into the memory card slot, and close the cover.
2. Press the power button on the camera to turn it on.
3. Press the "Menu" button on the right side of the LCD screen. Press the right arrow on the omni-directional pad to access the "Setup" menu.
4. Select "Format" from the "Setup" menu. Press the "Set" button in the middle of the omni-directional pad to format the CompactFlash card.
5. Confirm that the camera correctly formatted the memory card. Press the "Playback" button on the camera. A "No Data" message should appear.
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