Canon A650 IS - Manual (Page 58)

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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.
Formatting Memory Cards
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.
z 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.