Formatting Memory Cards - Canon PowerShot A590 IS User Manual

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Formatting Memory Cards
You should always format a new memory card or one from which you
wish to erase all images and other data.
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Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases
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all data, including protected images and other file types.
Make settings.
1. Use the .. or .. button to select
[OK].
2. Press the
@
button.
• To perform a low level format, use the
+
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.
Select [Format].
1. Press the [ ) button.
MENU
2. Use the .. or .. button to select the
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menu.
3. Use the
+
or .. button to select
[Format].
4. Press the
@
button.
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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.