Canon A2000 IS - Manual (Page 50)

Formatting Memory Cards
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Low Level Format
Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading
speed of a memory card has dropped.
● Follow Step 1–2 on the previous page to
display the [Format] screen.
● Press the op buttons to select [Low
Level Format], then use the qr buttons to
display .
● Press the opqr buttons to select [OK],
then press the m button.
X Low level formatting starts.
• The supplied memory card has already been formatted.
• When the "Memory card error" message appears, or when the camera does not
work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the
images from the memory card to a computer or other device before formatting.
About Formatting
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents
are completely deleted. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
• The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the [Format] screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
• Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all
recorded data are erased.
• You can stop a low level format of a memory card by selecting [Stop].
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the
memory card can be used without problem.