Pentax 15936 Optio S1 Black Optio S-1 - Page 166

Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. If you select [Format] without an SD Memory Card inserted into the camera, the camera's built-in memory will be formatted instead. 1 2 3 7 4 • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render 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 this camera. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Format] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format]. Format All data will be deleted Format Cancel OK OK 5 Press the 4 button. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to Q mode. Settings 164