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CONCEPT
PRACTICE
AUTO
FORMAT
IMAGES WILL
BE DELETED!
WARNING!ALL
FORMAT
NO
Formatting Memory Cards
Compact flash memory cards must be formatted before they can
be used in the camera. You can also format cards to erase all
folders and photographs. When memory cards are formatted, all
data on the card are permanently deleted; be sure to copy to a
computer any files you would like to keep.
The Card Format option is available in all modes. To format a card
in playback mode, select SET UP in the playback menu (see “The
Playback Menu”) and then follow steps 2-4, below. To format a
memory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these steps:
1Press the MENU button. The menu for
the chosen mode will be displayed.
2Using the zoom buttons, highlight
CARDFORMAT.
3Press the shutter-release button to dis-
play the menu shown at right.
The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu
4Using the zoom buttons, highlight FOR-
MAT, then press the shutter-release but-
ton to begin formatting. The message
shown at right will be displayed while the
card is formatted. Do not remove the card
from the camera while formatting is in
progress, as this could damage the card.
To return to the previous menu without formatting the card,
highlight NO or BK and press the shutter-release button. Press
MENU to return to shooting or playback mode without formatting
the memory card.