56Basic Operations

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

 

[ ] Menu.

 

3.Use the or button to select

[Format].

4. Press the button.

2 Accept the setting.

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 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.