Formatting Memory CardsLow Level Format

Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped.

Follow Step 1–2 on the previous page to display the [Format] screen.

Press the op buttons to select [Low Level Format], then use the qrbuttons to display .

Press the opqr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button.

XLow level formatting starts.

About Formatting

The supplied memory card has already been formatted.

When the "Memory card error" message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before formatting.

Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely deleted. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the [Format] screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.

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 selecting [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.

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