Technical use
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Formatting the Card
Usually, it is not necessary to format the card
(initializing). Format the card when this
message is displayed “MEMORY CARD
ERROR”.
If the card has been fo rmatted by a PC or other
equipment, format the card on the camera again.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playba ck [ ]. (P22)
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [FORMAT] and
then press 1.
3When this message is displayed
“DELETE ALL DATA ON THE
MEMORY CARD?”, press 2/1 to
select [YES].
4Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET]
button
.
The card is formatted.
After formatting, r ec or ded images and any
other data cannot be recovered.
During formatting , do not turn the power off.
If the ca rd cannot be formatted, consult your dealer.

1 2,3,4

SETUP
PLAY
2/2
FORMAT
TRIMMING
SELECT SET EXIT
MENU
2
DELETE ALL DATA
ON THE MEMORY CARD?
FORMAT
YES NO
SELECT SET
3
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