GETTING STARTED EN 19
Formatting a Recording MediumYou can format (initialize) a recording medium in the CF or SD slot. You have to format the provided removable hard disk or newly- purchased CF cards and SD cards with this camera before using them. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased. ( pg. 39)
1 Set the power switch to 
or 
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2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3 Select [MEMORY |
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CARD SETTING] with | CAMERA SETTING | |
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Selecting Recording MediumSelect the recording medium before starting recording or playback. ( pg. 48, 49) Example: When recording still images to an SD card
1 Set the power switch to 
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2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3 Select [MEMORY CARD SETTING] with the
4 Select [IMAGE MODE] with the multi- controller (r/t), then press 49.
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4 Select [FORMAT] with the
5 Select [CF SLOT] or [SD SLOT] with the multi- controller (r/t), then press 49.
VIDEO MODE
IMAGE MODE
VOICE MODE
FORMAT
CLEAN UP
COPY/MOVE
NO. RESET
Select [SD SLOT] with the
6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the
●To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then press 49.
CAUTION:Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during format. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.
NOTE:
Do not format the recording medium on the PC. Make sure to format the recording medium on the camera.