There are two types of formatting, general formatting and low-level formatting.
In the following cases, formatting your memory card with your camera is recommended.
When using a newly purchased memory card.
When using a memory card that has been formatted with another camera or a computer.
If you encounter one of the following problems, performing a low-level format may solve it.
The [Memory card error] message appears.
The speed at which images are written to or read from the memory card has been reduced.
Movie shooting stops partway.
The camera does not work properly.
IMPORTANT
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Copy the data from the memory card to a computer or other devices before formatting.
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely deleted. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
With Eye-Fi cards, please install the software included on the card to your computer before initializing the card.
NOTE
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
1. Press the
2. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.
Touch [FUNC.] ( ) on the lower-left hand side of the screen.
3. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.
Touch [MENU] ( ).
4. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.
Touch the [Set up] ( ) tab.
Drag up or down the screen to touch [Format].
5. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.
Touch [OK].
NOTE
When performing low level formatting, Touch the frame to the left of [Low Level Format] to display a ( ) mark.
Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are erased.
You can stop a low level format of a memory card by touching [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.
6. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.
Touch [OK].
The following screen appears, and then the memory card is formatted (initialized).
7. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.
) on the lower-left hand side of the screen.
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Touch the [Set up] (
) tab.
Drag up or down the screen to touch [Format].
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