Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (Video Out)

Procedure

[SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Video Out

You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.

NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries

PAL Video system used in Europe and other areas

4:3 Normal TV screen aspect ratio

16:9 Wide screen aspect ratio

•Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. Images will not display correctly if you select the wrong aspect ratio.

•Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.

•Images cannot be displayed correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC or PAL.

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

Procedure

[SET] * 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

•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.

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Other Settings (Set Up)