You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.
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(Set up) Menu
(Format)
FUNC./SET button.
See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
2Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.
zTo perform a low level format, use the S button to select [Low Level Format] and the W or X button to add a check mark.
zIf [Low Level Format] is selected,
you can cancel formatting partway by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was halted partway, but the data is erased completely.
Low Level Format
You should select the [Low Level Format] option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.
Operations
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