Formatting Memory Cards - Canon POWERSHOT A650 IS User Manual

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56 I Basic Opera_ions
l Formatting Memory Cards [][B
You should always format a new memory card or one from which you
wish to erase all images and other data.
i_ Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases
all data, including protected images and ether file types.
1. Press the @ button.
2. Use the I, or ,_ button to select the
_1 menu.
3. Use the 4_ or ÷ button to select
[Format].
4. Press the @ button.
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1. Use the ÷ or ,_- button to select
[OK]
2. Press the @ button.
To perform a low level format, use
the 4_ button to select [Low Level
Format] and the ÷ or ,_ button to
add a check mark.
You can stop formatting a memory
card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the
FUNC./SET button. You can still use a memory card without
problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased.
i_] • Low 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.