How to Format the Memory Card of a Kodak C743

Formatting a memory card is the quickest and easiest way to remove all of the images stored on it. Most digital cameras have the ability to format a built-in memory card, and are also able to format the internal memory, if equipped with any. The Kodak C743 has the ability to format both user supplied memory cards and its own internal memory. The formatting functionality is accessed via the menu system and is easily remembered for future reference. Read on to learn more about how to format the memory card of a Kodak C743.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Kodak C743 digital amera

1. Enter the set-up menu. Press the "Menu" button. The "Menu" button is located on the back of the camera to the right of the display. Use the "Up" or "Down" button until the "Set-up" selection is highlighted. Press the "OK" button to enter the "Set-up" menu.

2. Select the "Format" option. Using the "Up" or "Down" button, highlight the "Format" menu option, and then press the "OK" button.

3. Format the selected memory. In the "Format" menu you can choose to format the internal memory or the memory card that is currently in the camera. If you format the internal memory you will also lose stored user information along with the stored images. Select which memory you would like to format and press the "OK" button to format the selected memory.

4. If you are done formatting memory, and would like to return to the mode you were in originally, press the "Menu" button.

[chris17]

on 2/17/2009 The Memory card i wish to format is for my phone, a Micro SD 1GB, I tried formating it only to have an error message say that windows was unable to complete the format. What does this mean, how can i format the card now?