Canon PowerShot SD500 User Guide

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Formatting SD Cards
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 (initializing) an SD card erases all data, 
including protected images and other file types.
1
Press the power button until the 
power lamp lights green.
2
Press the MENU button.
The 
 (Rec.) or 
 (Play) menu is 
displayed.
3
Use the 
 button to select the 
 
(Set up) menu.
4
Use the 
 or 
 button to select 
[Format] and press the FUNC./SET 
button.
Power Lamp