Operation Manual

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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images;
this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or
memory card) and erases all stored images and data.
1. Push and hold the
OK button until the
camera turns on.
 The camera mode (default preview)
is displayed.
2. Press the  / button and access the
setup menu with the  button.
 In the video [ ] mode or playback
[ ] mode, you may also follow the
step above to access the setup
menu.
3. Select [Format] with the
 /  buttons,
then press the OK button.
4. Select [Execute] with the  /  buttons,
then press the OK button.
 To cancel formatting, select
[Cancel] and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press
continuously the  button.
Ex.: In Camera Mode
 It is highly recommended to format the SD memory card when the card is first
installed; or when the card is used in another device; or on a regular basis.
 When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be
permanently erased. Protected images are also erased.
 To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera.
Otherwise, you will format the memory card.
 Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.
 An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.