Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format

If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded.

•The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on the card or in built-in memory before you format it.

•Formatting built-in memory will delete the following data.

–Protected images

–BEST SHOT user setups

–Startup screen

•Formatting a memory card will delete the following data.

–Protected images

•Formatting will cause all images to be deleted, even if file deletion is disabled (“On” selected for “Ü Disabled” (page 148)) for some images.

•Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before starting a formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.

•Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause the camera to stop operating normally.

Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Reset

See page 165 for details about the camera’s factory default settings. The settings below are not reset.

World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language, video output

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Other Settings (Set Up)