E82
Reference Section
Format Memory/Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data
that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a
computer before formatting.
Formatting the Internal Memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from
the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the
setup menu.
Formatting Memory Cards
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the Format
card option is displayed in the setup menu.
d button M z tab M Format memory/Format card M k button
No
Format memory
All images will
be deleted! OK?
Format
No
Format card
All images will
be deleted! OK?
Format
B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
• Favorites album icon settings (E10) are reset to their default settings (number icons) when the
internal memory or memory card is formatted.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during
formatting.
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.