Formatting Memory Cards
Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used 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 n button.
Select [Format].
●Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.
●Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial
to select [Format], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
●Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK], then press the m button.
XThe memory card will be formatted.
XWhen formatting has finished, the menu screen will reappear.
•Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
• The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
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