Canon POWERSHOT D20 User Manual page 51

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Format the merno_ card.
To begin the formatting process, press the
,_v buttons to choose ION], and then press
the @ button.
When formatting is finished, [Memory card
formatting complete] is displayed. Press the
@ button.
(T) Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file
management information on the card and does not erase the data
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically
destroying cards.
@ Low°Level Formatting
Perform low=level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed,
the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower,
continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low=level
formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before Iowqevel formatting,
copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back
them up.
Perform Iow4evem formatting.
On the screen in step 2 on p. 157, press the
,_'_ buttons to choose [Low Level Format],
and then select this option (mark with a ,_/)
by pressing the 4_ buttons.
Press the Av4_ buttons to choose [OK],
press the @ button, and then follow step 3
on p. 158 to format (low=level format) the
memory card.
You can cancel low-leve! formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this case,
att data witt be erased, but the memory' card can be used normally.
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