Ricoh RDC-5300 Erasing a File Image, Switch To the Erase Mode, Select a source file to erase

Erasing a File (Image)

This section explains how to erase recorded files. There are three ways to erase files:

(1)erase, one selected file is erased at a time

(2)erase all, all files are erased at once, and

(3)format, files on a SmartMedia memory card that have been used on another device are erased and the card is formatted for use with this camera.

Note • Files on a write-protected SmartMedia memory card cannot be erased unless the write protect pad is removed from the card. See “Protecting Against Accidental Writing” (p.31).

Only the pictures that have been taken with this camera can be erased.

•Depending on the SmartMedia capacity, it may take a short time to erase a file after turning on the power or changing the mode dial.

Operation Flow

To erase image files, follow the steps below:

Turn on the Camera

Slide the power switch on and set the mode dial to [ERASE].

Switch To the Erase Mode

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Select a source file to erase

Select the internal memory or the SmartMedia of the source file to erase. See “Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card” (p.32)

Select the Erase Mode

Select the modes from Erase, Erase All Images, Erase Selected

Files (Images).

Select a File

Select a file for the modes of Erase, Erase Selected Files (Images).

Erase

Erase a file. See:

“Erase” (p.95)

“Erase All Images” (p.96)

“Erase Selected Files (images)” (p.97)

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