topic Re: PowerShot G11 - Formatting a New Card in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

PowerShot G11 - Formatting a New Card

Transalp — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:45:35 GMT

I am trying to format a new card in my PowerShot G11, but Format is Grayed out - how do I access it?

Re: PowerShot G11 - Formatting a New Card

kvbarkley — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:52:32 GMT

Can you take a picture with the camera?

Re: PowerShot G11 - Formatting a New Card

Tronhard — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:08:11 GMT

Two things to check:
1. Is the card write-protected? Check for a small slot on the side of the card with a slider and see if it set to protect. If it is the camera cannot attempt to format the card.

2. Is the card a micro-SD card and an adapter? These are problematic, as the mechanical connection from the micro card to the adapter can cause all sorts of issues.