Procedure for formatting the SD card PowerShot A610 & A620

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

Please note that formatting a SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the SD card before formatting it.

1. Turn the power on.
   
   
2. Press the <MENU> button and select [ (Set up)] using or .
   
   
3. Select [Format] using or and press the button.
   
   
   
   
4. Select [OK] using or and 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 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.
   
   
   
   
   To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the <FUNC/SET> button.
   
   The capacity of the SD card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the SD card. This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera.
   
   
5. Press the <MENU> button to exit the menu.
   

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. If the camera does not work properly, the inserted SD card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the SD card with this camera.