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Formatting the Memory Card
In most cases, you can directly use a newly purchased memory card to store pictures. But to
avoid any possible problems, it is recommended that a new memory card be formatted first
before using it.
1. Set the dial knob to SETUP.
The main menu of the setup mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the • or button to choose CARD FORMATTING, and press the ENTER button.
3. To format a memory card, select YES with the or button, and press the ENTER button
again to confirm.
Warning:
If the memory card contains pictures, all files, including protected picture files, will be deleted
when the memory card is formatted. The deleted files cannot be recovered. Memory card
cannot be formatted if it is write-protected.
The card access LED lights while the camera is accessing the memory card.
(Recording, reading and erasing the image data)
Memory Card Indicator
ICON on LCD MONITOR
STATUS
No card
Unknown card
Card full
No Image
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