Owner's Manual

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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.
~ Formatting Memory Cards
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. iii
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.
MENU button
3 Highlight Yes.
To exit without formatting the memorycard,
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 ordisconnect the
power source until formatting is complete.
~ 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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