Before You Start

3Formatting the Card

If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.

When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. As even protected images will be erased, make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer, etc., before formatting the card.

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Select [Format card].

Under the [51] tab, select [Format card], then press <0>.

Select the card.

[f] is the CF card, and [g] is the SD card.

Turn the <5> dial to select the card, then press <0>.

3Select [OK].

Select [OK], then press <0>.

XThe card will be formatted.

XWhen the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear.

When [g] is selected, low-level formatting is possible (p.54).

For low-level formatting, press the <L> button to append [Low level format] with a <X> checkmark, then select [OK].

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