Preparing the Camera

3 Select (Format) using or and press the SET button.4Select [OK] using or and press the SET button.

z To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.

z The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera.

5Press the MENU button.

z If the camera is not operating correctly, the CF card may be corrupted. Formatting the card may solve the problem.

z If you are using a CF card from another manufacturer and the card is not functioning correctly, you may be able to correct the problem by formatting the card.

z CF cards formatted with another camera, a computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. Format these cards with this camera. If formatting in the camera doesn't work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert the CF card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.

About CF Cards

zCF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. zMoving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the

card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on

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