Formatting Memory Cards
You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.
zPlease note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.
zWhen the 
icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
1 
(Set up) Menu 
[Format].
See Menus and Settings (p. 27).
2 Select [OK] and press the SET button.
the Using Before
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.
zYou can stop formatting a card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased.
Displays when sound recorder data is present (p. 121).
Operations Basic - Camera
zThis operation is not available in 
mode.
zLow 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.
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