Formatting (initializing) memory cards
02-Mar-2010
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Solution
We recommend that you use your camera to format a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used with other devices, before using it.
If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem.
CAUTION
- Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Copy the data from the memory card to a computer or other devices before formatting.
- Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely deleted. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
- Before formatting an [Eye-Fi] card, be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer.
NOTE
- The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.
2. Touch [FUNC.] (
).
).
3. Touch [MENU] (
).
).
4. The following screen appears.
Touch 
the [Set up] (
) tab.
the [Set up] () tab.Drag the screen up or down to touch 
[Format].
[Format].5. The following screen appears.
Touch [OK].
NOTE
- We recommend that you perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, and when you want to erase data completely.
- When performing low level formatting, touch the frame to the left of [Low Level Format] to display a (
). - Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are erased.
6. The following screen appears.
Touch [OK].
7. The following screen appears, and then the memory card is formatted (initialized).
8. The following screen appears.
Touch [OK].
9. When formatting is completed, the following screen appears on the LCD monitor.
