Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
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Formatting a Memory Card
Most ATA CompactFlash cards are already formatted when
you buy them. However, to ensure proper formatting, always
format new cards before using them.
With the memory card installed in the camera, follow these
steps:
1
Set the camera dial to
Play.
If you haven’t used the
memory card, you may see the following message:
This applies to the memory card only, and does not
indicate whether you have photos in the camera’s
internal memory.
2
Press the
SEL
button to display the LCD screen menus.
3
Press the
or
button until you see the Photo
Control menu
. Then press the
SEL
button to
display the menu options, as shown below:
4
Press the
or
button until
Format Card
is
highlighted.
5
Press the
SEL
button. A message appears stating that all
data on the card will be erased and asking you to
confirm the procedure.
6
Press the
SEL
button again to format the card and
return to the Photo Control menu.
7
Press
ESC
until you return to normal playback mode.
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