Low Level Memory Card Formatting - Canon Powershot SD3500 IS Digital Elph User Manual

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading
speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a
memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the
erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format
on the memory card.
About low level formatting
If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work
correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images
from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low
level format.
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Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all
recorded data are erased.
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You can stop a low level format of a memory card by touching [Stop].
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the
memory card can be used without problem.
Display the [Format] screen.
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Follow Steps 1 and 2 on p. 22.
Perform the low level format.
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Touch the frame to the left of [Low Level
Format] to display a
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Touch [OK].
A confirmation screen will appear.
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Touch [OK].
Low level formatting starts.
When low level formatting ends, [Memory
card formatting complete] will appear.
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Touch [OK].
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