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

  When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. Make sure to transfer the indispensable data to a computer, etc. before formatting the card
 

	Select [Format card]. Under the tab, select [Format card], then press .
	Format the card. Select [OK], then press . The card will be formatted. When the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear.
	For low-level formatting, press the  button to add a checkmark  to [Low level format], then select [OK].

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

Low-level Formatting

• Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase data on the card.
• Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors on the card, the formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.
• You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this case, normal formatting will already be complete and you can use the card as usual.

  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, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to prevent the 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