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Formatting the memory card (FORMAT)
This function lets you format the card. Formatting prepares the card to
receive data.
• Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a
computer, you must format them with this camera.
All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the
card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data
to a computer before formatting the card.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CARD] [FORMAT]
g“Using the menus” (P. 17)
1 Select [YES], and press Z.
• The [BUSY] bar is displayed while the
card is formatted.
Note
• Do not do any of the following during formatting as such actions may damage
the card.
Opening the connector cover, opening the battery compartment/card cover,
connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter (regardless of whether there is
a battery in the camera or not)
YES
NO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
OK
SELECT
GO
FORMAT