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You should always format a new memory card or one from which
you wish to erase all images and other data.
Formatting Memory Cards
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Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases
all data, including protected images and other file types.
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When the
icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the
sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
1
(Set up) Menu [Format].
See Menus and Settings (p. 27).
2
Select [OK] and press the SET button.
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To perform a low level format, use the
S
button to select [Low Level Format]
and the
W
or
X
button to add a check
mark.
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You can stop formatting a card when
[Low Level Format] is selected by
pressing the
SET
button. You can still
use a card without problem when
formatting is halted, but its data will be
erased.
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This operation is not available in
mode.
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Low Level Format
We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you
think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card
has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes
with some memory cards.
Displays when sound
recorder data is
present (p. 121).
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