Pentax 8557, 8572, 8587 Formatting the Memory, Use the four-way controller 2 to Select Format, 167

Formatting the Memory

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

• Do not remove the 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] in the [W Setting] menu.

2Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Format] screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (2) to

select [Format].

Format

All data will be deleted

Format

Cancel

OK OK

6 Settings

4 Press the 4 button.

Formatting starts.

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

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