Formatting Memory Cards
Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Display the menu.
●Press the nbutton.
Choose [Format].
●Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3 tab.
●Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial
to choose [Format], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
●Press the qrbuttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
XThe memory card will be formatted.
XWhen formatting has finished, the menu screen will reappear.
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
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