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Format
Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first
time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of
the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the
memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc.
1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Format] t [OK].
Notes
• Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
• During the format, the access lamp lights up. Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit.
• Format the memory card using the camera. If you format it on a computer, the memory card may not be
usable with the camera, depending on the format type used.
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