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The Setup Menu
K
FORMAT
FORMAT
Format internal memory or a
memory card. If a memory
card is inserted in the cam-
era, b will be displayed in
the dialog shown at right
and this option will format the memory card. If no
memory card is inserted, a will be displayed and
this option will format internal memory. Press the
selector left to highlight OK and press MENU/OK to
begin formatting.
3 Cautions
• All data—including protected pictures—will be de-
leted. Be sure important les have been copied to a
computer or other storage device.
• Do not open the battery cover during formatting.
M
M
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTO POWER OFF
Choose the length of time before the camera
turns o automatically when no operations are
performed. Shorter times increase battery life; if
OFF is selected, the camera must be turned o
manually. Note that regardless of the option se-
lected, the camera will not turn o automatically
when connected to a printer (pg. 57) or computer
(pg. 67) or when a slide show is in progress (pg.
82).
2 Tip: Reactivating the Camera
To reactivate the camera after it has turned o auto-
matically, use the G switch or press the a but-
ton for about a second (pg. 13).
FORMAT OK?
ERASE ALL DATA
OK CANCEL
FORMAT
SET
FORMAT OK?
ERASE ALL DATA
OK CANCEL
FORMAT
SET