Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

Display the menu.

Press the nbutton.

Choose [Format].

Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3 tab.

Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial

to choose [Format], then press the m button.

Choose [OK].

ress the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.

Format the memory card.

Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.

XThe memory card will be formatted.

Complete formatting.

XWhen formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen.

Press the mbutton.

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