Pentax 8557 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Settings
Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory.
Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is
unused or has been previously used on other cameras or digital devices.
1
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format] in the
[W Setting] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Format] screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Format].
4
Press the 4 button.
Formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
Formatting the Memory
Do not remove the SD Memory Card while it is being formatted. This may
damage the card and make it unusable.
Formatting deletes protected images and any data recorded on the card
with a computer or any camera.
SD Memory Cards formatted on a computer or device other than this
camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.
To format the built-in memory, be sure to eject the SD Memory Card
beforehand. Otherwise, the SD Memory Card will be formatted.
OK
OK
Format
All data will be deleted
Format
Cancel