Canon PowerShot A410 PowerShot A410 Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 23
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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. 1 (Set up) Menu (Format). See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. zTo perform a low level format, use the S button to select [Low Level Format] and the W or X button to add a check mark. zIf [Low Level Format] is selected, you can cancel formatting partway by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was halted partway, but the data is erased completely. Low Level Format You should select the [Low Level Format] option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards. 21