2. Getting Started – Inserting Cards (Optional)
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Formatting Cards (Initialization)
Format the cards with the camera before use in order to ensure optimal
card performance.
 [ ]  [ ]  Select [Card Format]
Settings: [Card Slot 1]/[Card Slot 2]
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When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and
cannot be restored.
Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the card.
• Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation during formatting.
• Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is in progress.
• If the card has been formatted with a PC or other device, format it again with the
camera.
• You can format the card while keeping the camera settings information stored on
the card:
[]  [ ]  [Save/Restore Camera Setting]  [Keep Settings While
Format] ([Save/Restore Camera Setting]: 506)