Operating Instructions

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Formatting a “Memory Stick”
, Insert the “Memory Stick” you
want to format into the camera.
Set the mode selector to SET
UP, and turn on the camera.
• The term “formatting” means preparing a
“Memory Stick” to record images; this process
is also called “initialization.” The supplied
“Memory Stick” and those available
commercially, are already formatted, and can
be used immediately.
• When you format a “Memory Stick,” be
aware that all of the data in the “Memory
Stick” will be permanently erased.
Protected images are also erased.
, Select (Memory Stick Tool)
with v/V on the control button.
Select [Format] with B, then,
press B.
Select [OK] with v , then press
z.
To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] with V on the control
button, then press z.
, Select [OK] with v on the
control button, then press z.
The “Formatting” message appears on the
screen. When this message disappears, the
format is complete.
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OK
Memory Stick Tool
Format:
File Number:
Create REC. Folder:
Change REC. Folder:
OK
Cancel
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OK
Ready?
Format
All data will be erased
Cancel
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