Maintaining the CF memory card
The “film” used in the digital camera is a reusable CompactFlash (CF) memory card. The card is more economical than conventional film because you can delete unwanted images from the CF memory card to make space available for new images, and you can reuse the card over and over again.
Use only CompactFlash Association (CFA) certified type 1 memory cards with the digital camera. These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are available in a variety of capacities. You can purchase additional CF memory cards from www.hpshopping.com (in selected countries only), or from your local digital camera or electronics store.
Formatting a CF memory card
Most CF memory cards are already formatted when you buy them. However, if you buy a CF memory card that has not been formatted, you need to format it before you can use it in the camera. You might also have to format a CF memory card if:
you insert a new, formatted card in the camera and it does not work.
the card was previously used in a different camera. Formatting the card optimizes it for use with the digital camera.
you want to reuse a card that is full. This deletes all images from the card.
CAUTION Formatting deletes everything stored on the CF memory card, including files from other devices such as pocket computers. Make sure you are formatting the correct card! If you are not sure, check the contents of the card before you format it.
To format a CF memory card
Insert the CF memory card into the camera and see “To delete all images by formatting the CF memory card” on page 15.
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