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Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations
You should always format a new memory card or one from which
you wish to erase all images and other data.
zThe power saving function will not activate during an Auto
Play or while the camera is connected to a computer.
zThe power saving function settings can be changed (p.26).

Formatting Memory Cards

Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card
erases all data, including protected images and other file
types.
1 (Set up) Menu [Format].
See Menus and Settings (p.23).
2Select [OK] and press .
zTo perform a low level format, use the
button to select [Low Level
Format] and the or button to
add a check mark.
zYou can stop formatting a card when
[Low Level Format] is selected by
pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a 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.