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Formatting Memory Cards
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.
1 Select [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. |
2 Make 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.
Low Level Format
We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.