Formatting the Memory

Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.

• Do not remove an SD Memory Card while it is being formatted. This may damage the card and make it unusable.

•Formatting deletes protected images and any data recorded on the card with a computer or any camera.

•SD Memory Cards formatted on a computer or device other than this camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.

•To format the built-in memory, be sure to eject the SD Memory Card beforehand. Otherwise, the SD Memory Card will be formatted.

1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format] on the [WSetting] menu.

2Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Format] screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (2) to

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select [Format].

Format

All data will be deleted

Format

Cancel

OK OK

Settings

4 Press the 4button.

Formatting starts.

When formatting is completed, the camera returns to Amode or Q mode.

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