Formatting a Recording Medium
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You can format (initialize) a recording medium in the CF or SD slot. Before using a recording medium with this camera for the first time, you have to format it. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased.
Set the power switch to 
or 
.
Press MENU. The menu appears.
Press 
to select [
MEMORY CARD SETTING], then press 
.
Press 
to select [
FORMAT], then press 
.
Press 
to select [CF SLOT] or [SD SLOT], then press 
.
CF SLOT : CF card
SD SLOT: SD card
Press 
to select [EXECUTE], then press 
.
●To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then press 
.
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.