GETTING ACQUAINTED
E-39
Formatting a Memory Card
You can format a memory card to delete all of the data
stored on it.
IMPORTANT!
•Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the
card, even if some or all of the images are protected
(page E-125).
•Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode
scene files you have imported from the CD-ROM and
stored on the card. After formatting the card, you have
to import the Best Shot scene files you want to the
memory card (page E-77).
•Data deleted by a memory card format operation can-
not be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and con-
firm that you no longer need the data stored in a
memory card before formatting it.
1.
Align the power/function switch with or .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Format” and then rock the control but-
ton to the right (page E-42).
4.
In response to the confirmation message that
appears, rock the control button up or down to
select “Yes” to format or “No” to exit and then
click the control button.
Yes: Formats the memory card.
No : Does not format the memory card.