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. 184), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

z Press the nbutton.

Choose [Format].

zMove the zoom lever to choose the 3tab.

zPress the opbuttons or turn the 5dial to choose [Format], then press the m button.

Choose [OK].

zPress the qrbuttons or turn the 5dial to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.

Format the memory card.

zPress the opbuttons or turn the 5dial to choose [OK], then press the m button to start formatting.

zWhen formatting ends, [Memory card

formatting complete] appears on the screen. Press the m button.

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