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The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy
any image data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being
deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the
memory card using the camera; never use a computer to
format a card.
When the format option is selected and entered on the
setup menu (p. 38), a confirmation screen will appear.
Choosing “Yes” will format the card, choosing “No” will can-
cel the formatting operation.While formatting, the viewfinder
LEDs and the access lamp will glow; never remove the
memory card while it is being formatted.
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SETUP MENU
FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS
When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.
YES
NO
Format
SETUP
Formatting resets the memory
card and deletes all pictures on it.
Format?
SELF-TIMER PERIOD
The self-timer delays the release of the shutter and is usually used to take self-portraits (p. 21).The
self-timer period is initially set to ten seconds, but can be changed to three seconds on the setup
menu. Simply use the controller to display the desired period.
AUTO-POWER-OFF PERIOD
The camera will turn off the data panel and other camera functions to conserve battery power if no
operation is made within a certain period.The length of this period can be set to 3 or 10 minutes.
This function can also be disabled.When disabled, the camera will shut down after a few hours.
Simply use the controller to display the desired setting on the setup menu (p. 38).The auto-power-off
option will not affect the display period of LCD monitor in the recording modes; it will shut down after
one minute.
When the camera is connected to the computer, the auto-power-off period is set to thirty minutes.
This period cannot be changed.
FILE NUMBER MEMORY
If file number memory is on and the memory card is changed, the first file saved to the new card will
have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card. If the new card contains an
image with a greater file number, the file number of the new image will be one greater than the great-
est on the card. If the file number memory is off, the file number will begin at one or have a number
one greater than the last image saved on the new card.
When the card is formatted and file number memory is active, the first image saved will have a num-
ber one greater than the last image taken with the camera. If the file number memory is off, the
image file number will begin at one. For more information on file numbers, see page 45.