Formatting memory cards, P. 32 – Canon IXUS 60 User Manual

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You should always format a new memory card or one from which
you wish to erase all images and other data.

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.

Formatting Memory Cards

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. 26)

.

2

Select [OK] and press

.

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 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.

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