Formatting Memory Cards - Canon PowerShot SD870IS User Manual

Basic Operations
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I Formatting Memory Cards
You should always format a new memory card or one from which you
wish to erase all images and other data.
• Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases
all data, including protected images and other file types.
e When the _ icon is displayed, sound data recorded with
the sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
_] ow Level Format
We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think
that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has
dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with
some memory cards.