Formatting A Smartmedia Memory Card - Ricoh RDC-6000 Operation Manual

• Insert the SmartMedia memory card in the correct direction. Do not insert
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it at an angle.
Removing Card
q Check that the camera is turned off, and
then open the card cover. And pull out
the lever.
"Turning on the Camera" (P.41)
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w Press the lever and pull the SmartMedia
memory card straight out of the slot.
Pressing the lever will cause the SmartMedia
memory card to pop out a little. Then, pull it
straight out of position.
e Close the card door.
Important
• Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded
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or erased. The data stored on the card could be lost or damaged.
• When the SmartMedia memory card has been removed, place it in the
antistatic case supplied or other protective cover.

Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card

Before using a new SmartMedia memory card or a SmartMedia memory card that has
been used on another device (such as a PC), you need to format (initialize) it with the
camera.
Important
• Formatting will erase all the files recorded on the SmartMedia memory
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card (including protected files).
• Do not format SmartMedia memory cards on a PC.
• The SmartMedia formatted by other devices may not be used.
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