topic Re: Canon Powershot A540 in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot A540: Format function in the settings is grayed out

jangdang — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 02:35:47 GMT

I bought this digicam a few weeks ago and for some reason the 'format' function in the settings is grayed out so my controls just go past it. Is there a way to fix this?

Re: Canon Powershot A540

FelixKH — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:53:50 GMT

i Jangdang,

Do a factory reset on the camera to see if this still happens. If yes, get it exchanged at the shop you bought it from.

Re: Canon PowerShot A540: Format function in the settings is grayed out

Ron — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:11:58 GMT

Hi jangdang! Thanks for letting us know what Canon product you've got. The PowerShot A540 is an older model which we have retired. While that means that Canon USA no longer offers direct support for it, your friends here in the Canon Community are welcome to offer suggestions!

You can also speak with a Canon Upgrade Program specialist to help you find a modern replacement that would meet your current needs at a discount. You can reach them weekdays and Saturdays at 1-866-443-8002.

Hope this helps!

Re: Canon PowerShot A540: Format function in the settings is grayed out

kvbarkley — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:19:36 GMT

Are you using the proper card? The manual says that it meets "SD card standards", which implies that you need a plain vanilla SD card, which can only go to 2 GB. The System Map shows a 16 *M*B card!

Re: Canon Powershot A540

jangdang — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:37:06 GMT

Whenever i try to do it, it says its busy. is there a way to fix this?

Re: Canon PowerShot A540: Format function in the settings is grayed out

jangdang — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:38:36 GMT

Yep! I bought a 2gb card from the brand "Transcend" that is said to work well with older camera brands and even bought the official mmc-16m card from canon as well