Low Level Memory Card Formatting - Canon PowerShot SX210 IS 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 (initializing)
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
When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not
work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy
the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level
formatting.
Display the menu.
∆ Press the n button.
Choose [Format].
∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.
∆ Press the op buttons or turn the Â
dial to choose [Format], then press the m
button.
Perform the low level format.
∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Low Level Format], then press
the qr buttons to display
∆ Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â
dial to choose [OK], then press the m
button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
When low level formatting ends, [Memory
card formatting complete] will appear.
∆ Press the m button.
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