Sony NEX-3N α Handbook - Page 154

Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Format Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Format] t OK. Notes • Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. • During the format, the access lamp lights up. Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit. • Format the memory card using the camera. If you format the memory card on a computer, it may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is less than 1 %. 154GB