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6-6 April 28, 2004
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files
Formatting Cards You may need to format a card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data
on the card becomes corrupted. If you have used a card for several
sessions (for example, two or three dozen), you may want to format it on
the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is
available. (Deleting images does not reclaim all space on the card.)
There are two ways to format a card:
Quick Format—Removes the directory structure but does not erase data.
This type of format takes relatively little time to complete. It may be
possible to recover files after a quick format if they have not been
overwritten.
Secure Erase—Erases all information and "cleans up" the card. This type
of format takes longer to complete. You cannot recover files after a secure
erase.
NOTE: Cards are formatted in PC DOS format.
1. Choose CF Card or SD Card from the Capture menu, then highlight
Quick Format or Secure Erase.
2. Press the OK button to format the card and dismiss the confirmation
screen. (Press the Cancel button to dismiss the confirmation screen
without formatting the card.)
The Card Busy LCD and the appropriate Card icon in the Digital Status
LCD blink while the format is taking place. When the blinking stops,
the format is complete.