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Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading
speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a
memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the
erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format
on the memory card.

Display the [Format] screen.

●Follow Steps 1 and 2 on p.22.

Perform the low level format.

●Touch the frame to the left of [Low Level
Format] to display a .
●Touch [OK].
XA confirmation screen will appear.
●Touch [OK].
XLow level formatting starts.
XWhen low level formatting ends, [Memory
card formatting complete] will appear.
●Touch [OK].
About low level formatting
If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work
correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images
from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low
level format.
•Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all
recorded data are erased.
•You can stop a low level format of a memory card by touching [Stop].
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the
memory card can be used without problem.