Formatting Memory Cards; Select [Format] - Canon PowerShot G9 User Manual

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
2. Use the
menu.
3. Use the
[Format].
4. Press the
2
Make settings.
1. Use the
[OK].
2. Press the
• To perform a low level format, use the
button to select [Low Level
Format] and the
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.
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.
button.
or button to select the
or button to select
button.
or button to select
button.
or button to
Basic Operations
Displays when sound data
recorded with the sound
recorder is present, exercise
caution before formatting
memory card. (p. 190).
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