Formatting memory cards, Format, P. 134) – Canon A580 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.

Formatting Memory Cards

Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases
all data, including protected images and other file types.

Select [Format].

1. Press the

button.

2. Use the

button to select the

menu.

3. Use the

button to select

[Format].

4. Press the

button.

Make settings.

1. Use the

button to select

[OK].

2. Press the

button.

• To perform a low level format, use the

button to select [Low Level

Format] and the

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.