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.

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