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Other Settings (SETTING)
Procedure
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Format
If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card.
It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded.
• The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in
memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on
the card or in built-in memory before you format it.
• Formatting built-in memory will delete the following data.
– Protected images
– “CUSTOM SHOT” setups
• Formatting a memory card will delete the following data.
– Protected images
• Formatting will cause all images to be deleted, even if file deletion is disabled
(“Disabled” selected for “Delete Key” (page 163)) for some images.
• Check the battery level before starting a format operation and make sure it is not
too low. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop
operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause
the camera to stop operating normally.
Procedure
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Reset
See page 182 for details about the camera’s factory default settings.
The settings below are not reset.
World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)
Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)
