Basic Operations 65

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 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

Displays when sound data

 

add a check mark.

 

 

•

You can stop formatting a card

recorded with the sound

recorder is present (p. 162).

 

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.