Canon PowerShot SD890 IS PowerShot SD890 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 970 IS Camera User - Page 180

178 Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. z Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. z When the icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. 1 Select [Format]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Format]. 4. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. Displays when sound data recorded with the sound recorder is present (p. 152). • To perform a low level format, use the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to 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.