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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. Rotate the mode dial to
L and turn your
camera on by pressing the
S button.
The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.
2. Use w to select [Format], then press the e
button.
3. Use
v or w to select [Yes], then press the e
button to confirm.
• 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.