Reference Manual

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Reference Section
Format Memory/Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data
that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a
computer before formatting.
Formatting the Internal Memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from
the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the
setup menu.
Formatting Memory Cards
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the Format
card option is displayed in the setup menu.
d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button
Format memory
Format
No
All images will
be deleted! OK?
Format card
Format
No
All images will
be deleted! OK?
B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during
formatting.
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.