Low Level Memory Card Formatting

Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format on the memory card.

Display the menu.

∆Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

∆Press the qrbuttons to choose the 3tab.

∆Press the opbuttons or turn the  dial to choose [Format], then press the m button.

erform the low level format.

∆Press the opbuttons or turn the  dial

to choose [Low Level Format], then press the qr buttons to display .

∆Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.

A confirmation screen will appear.

∆Press the opbuttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. When low level formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear.

∆Press the m button.

About low level formatting

When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting.

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