Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents
Format
the
Memory
Card
Memory cards must be formatted before first
use
or after being formatted
in
other
devices. Format the card
as
described below.
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Formatting
Memory
Cards
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Formatting memory
cards
permanently
deletes
any data
they
may contain.
Be
sure
to
copy any
photographs and
other
data you wish
to
keep
to
a computer before proceeding.
1
Turn
the
camera
on.
2
Display
format options.
Press
the
MENU
button
to
display the menus.
Highlight
Format
memory
card in the setup
menu and
press~.
For
more information on
using the menus,
see
page
7.
All
images
on
memolY
card
will
be
deleted
OK?
.--.
3 Highlight
Yes.
To
exit
without
formatting the memory card,
highlight
No and
press
®.
4
Press
@.
The message at right will be displayed while
the card
is
formatted. Do
not
remove the
memory
card
or
remove
or
disconnect the
power
source
until
formatting
is
complete.
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Memory Cards
Memory cards may be
hot
after
use.
Observe due caution when removing
memory
cards
from the camera.
Turn
the
power
off
before inserting or removing memory cards. Do
not
remove
memory
cards from
the
camera, turn
the
camera off, or remove
or
disconnect
the
power source
during formatting
or
while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied
to
a computer.
Failure
to
observe these precautions could result in loss
of
data or in damage
to
the
camera or card.
Do
not
touch the card terminals
with
your fingers or metal objects.
Do
not
bend, drop, or subject
to
strong physical shocks.
Do
not
apply force
to
the
card casing. Failure
to
observe this precaution could damage
the card.
Do
not
expose
to
water, heat, high levels
of
humidity, or direct sunlight.
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