How Do I Format a Memory Card? (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)
18-May-2015
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Solution
If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with the camera.
CAUTION
When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images and data to a computer, etc., before formatting the card.
1. Set the camera’s power switch to [ ON ].
2. Press the [ MENU ] button to display the menu.
3. Press the [ 
] button and select the [ 
] tab.
] button and select the [ ] tab.
4. Turn the [ 
] dial and select the [ 
] tab.
] dial and select the [ ] tab.
5. Turn the [ 
] dial to select [Format card], then press [ 
].
] dial to select [Format card], then press [ ].
6. Turn the [ ] dial to select the desired card, then press [ ].
] dial to select the desired card, then press [ ].
: CF card
: SD card.7. Turn the [ ] dial to select [OK], then press [ ].
] dial to select [OK], then press [ ].
- When [ ] is selected, low-level formatting is possible.
- For low-level formatting, [
] button to append [Low level format] with a [ 
], then select [OK].
NOTE
Low-level Formatting
- Perform low-level formatting if the SD card’s reading or writing speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase all data on the card.
- Since low-level formatting will erase all recordable sectors on the SD card, the formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.
- You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this case, normal formatting will be completed and you can use the SD card as usual.
IMPORTANT
- When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the card, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to prevent the personal data from being leaked.
- Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software in the card must be installed in your computer. Then format the card with the camera.
REFERENCE
- The card capacity displayed on the card format screen might be smaller than the capacity indicated on the card.
- This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.