Formatting Memory Cards - Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS 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
Select [Format].
1. Press the
2. Use the
[ ] Menu.
3. Use the
[Format].
4. Press the
2
Accept the setting.
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 card
when [Low Level Format] is
selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. 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.
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button.
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button.
or button to select
button.
or button to
Basic Operations
Displays when sound data
recorded with the sound
recorder is present (p.
65
162).