Format card

  1. button
  2. (setup)
  3. button
  4. Format card
  5. button

Use this option to format a memory card.

Formatting the memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting.

  • To start formatting, select [Format] on the screen that is displayed and press the  button.
  • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
  • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established.