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

1 (Set up) Menu _ [Format].

See Menus and Settings (p. 27)

 

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2 [OK] ,_ SET button.

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To perform a low level format, use the • or button to select [Low

Level Format] and the • or • button to add a check mark.

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• If [Low Level Format] is selected, you can

 

cancel formatting partway by pressing

 

the SET button. You can still use the

 

memory card without problem even if

 

formatting was halted partway, but the

 

data is erased completely.

 

Displays when audio only data is present (p, 102)

Low Level Format

You should select the [Low Level Format] option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.

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Canon S31S appendix Set up Menu Format, OK , SET button