Formatting Memory Cards - Canon Powershot TX1 User Manual

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.
When the
the sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution
before formatting the memory card.
1
(Set up) Menu
2
Select [OK] and press
To perform a low level format,
press the Multi Controller
select [Low Level Format] and
or
You can stop formatting a card
when [Low Level Format] is
selected by pushing the Multi
Controller (FUNC./SET). You can
still use a card without problem
when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased.
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.
A format cannot be performed in Stitch Assist mode.
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icon is displayed, sound data recorded with
See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
to add a check mark.
[Format].
.
to
Displays when sound
data recorded with the
sound recorder is
present (p. 90).