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You should always format a new memory card or one from which you
wish to erase all images and other data.

Formatting Memory Cards

zPlease note that formatting (initializing) a memory card
erases all data, including protected images and other file
types.
zWhen the icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the
sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
1Select [Format].
1.Press the button.
2.Use the or button to select the
menu.
3.Use the or button to select
[Format].
4.Press the button.
2Make settings.
1.Use the or button to select
[OK].
2.Press the button.
• To perform a low level format, use the
button to select [Low Level
Format] and the or button to
add a check mark.
• You can stop formatting a memory
card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the
FUNC./SET button. You can still use a memory card without
problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased.
Displays when sound data
recorded with the sound
recorder is present (p.152)