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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. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press
S
/ MENU
and access in setup menu with the
X
button.
You may also toggle the
T
/
MODE
button and switch to
[
] mode or press the [
] button, then follow the step
above to access in setup menu.
3. Select [Format] with the
S
/
T
buttons, then press the
OK
button.
4. Select [Execute] with the
S
/
T
buttons, then press the
OK
button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the
OK
button.
5. To exit from the menu, press continuously the
W
button.
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.
Ex.: In Camera Mode
