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FORMAT
e digital back is only able to read and write to media that have
been formatted.
However, new cards or disks sometimes arr ive without any for-
matting, or you might want to convert med ia that are currently
using a format that the camera cannot read.
Each time you get a new compact-flash card, we recommend
that you format it using the digital back as described below,
even if the digital back is already able to read it. This will enable
the digital back to use the card more efficiently.
The digital back is capable of formatting any type of medium
connected to it, including compact flash cards and Imagebank
units. When you do this, you will erase all data contained on
the target medium.
You can also use the format command for the purpose of delet-
ing all images on a disk. This is sometimes faster than using the
delete function, but it is not as flexible because all data from
all batches will always be erased.
To format media:
1. If you have more than one type of medium connected (e.g.,
a compact-flash card and Imagebank), then start by select-
ing the medium you wish to format using the Storage entry
of the main menu (see also Selecting the Current Storage
Medium ).
2. Select MAIN MENU > STORAGE > Format. (See also
Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find
this setting.)
3. Press the to open the Format Card dialog.
4. You are now asked to confirm the operation.
• To confirm, press the OK button. This will execute the format
and delete all data on the current medium.
• To cancel, press the EXIT.
5. You now return to the STORAGE menu. Either move on to
another setting by using the navigator button or press the
menu (EXIT) button to exit the menu system.