Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.
1.Rotate the mode dial to 
and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button.
The [BASIC] menu is displayed.
2.Use T to select [FORMAT], then press the 
button.
3.Use S or T to select [YES], then press the 
button to confirm.
BASIC 
CUSTOM
1RESET NUMBER
DATE | DATE IMPRINT | ON |
| FORMAT |
|
QUICKVIEW | QUICK VIEW | OFF |
SET : |
| 7 / 8 |
FORMAT
YES
NO
SET : 
When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased.
To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the memory card.
Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.
An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.