Formatting Memory Cards - Canon POWERSHOT A580 User Manual

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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
a!! data, including protected images and other file types.
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.