Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted 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.

Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 188), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

Press the nbutton.

Choose [Format].

Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3 tab.

Press the opbuttons or turn the Êdial to choose [Format], then press the m button.

Choose [OK].

Press the qrbuttons or turn the Êdial to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.

Format the memory card.

Press the opbuttons or turn the Êdial to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.

XThe memory card will be formatted.

Complete formatting.

XWhen formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen.

Press the mbutton.

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