Canon 2420B005 PowerShot SX 100 IS Camera User Guide - Page 61
Formatting Memory Cards
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Basic Operations 59 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 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 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • 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. 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.