Formatting Memory Cards - Canon Powershot SD890 IS DIGITAL ELPH 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.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card
erases all data, including protected images and other file
types.
When the
sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
1
Select [Format].
1. Press the
2. Use the
menu.
3. Use the
[Format].
4. Press the
2
Make settings.
1. Use the
[OK].
2. Press the
• To perform a low level format, use the
button to select [Low Level
Format] and the
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.
icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the
button.
or button to select the
or button to select
button.
or button to select
button.
or button to
Displays when sound data
recorded with the sound
recorder is present (p. 152).