Formatting the Card

If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.

When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. As even protected images will be erased, make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer, etc., before formatting the card.

1 Select [Format card]. Under the tab, select [Format card], then press <0>. 2 Select the card. is Card 1, and is Card 2. Turn the <> dial to select a card, then press <>. 3 Select [OK]. Select [OK], then press <>. The card will be formatted. When the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear

Format the card in the following cases:

• The card is new.

• The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.

• The card is full with images or data.

• A card-related error is displayed

• Cards with 128 GB or lower capacity will be formatted in FAT format. Cards with a capacity over 128 GB will be formatted in exFAT format. If you format a card with a capacity over 128 GB with this camera and then insert it into another camera, an error may be displayed and the card may become impossible to use. Depending on the personal computer’s OS or card reader, it may not recognize a card formatted in exFAT format.

• When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the card, destroy the card physically to prevent personal data from being leaked.

• The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smaller than the capacity indicated on the card.

• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.