To format (initialize) a new memory card

You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.

1.Turn on the camera and press [MENU].

2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [6].

3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].

IMPORTANT!

•Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format the card.

•Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of a microSD or microSDHC memory card, formatting on a computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.

Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on

Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) turns power on and enters the REC mode.

Pressing or holding down [p] (PLAY) turns on the camera and enters the PLAY mode. Pressing [p] (PLAY) again switches to the REC mode.

•The back lamp lights green momentarily when you turn on the camera.

•The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 144,

145)will turn off power automatically if you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time.

To turn off the camera

Press [ON/OFF] (Power).

[ON/OFF] (Power)

Back lamp

[p] (PLAY)

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