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Basic Operations 65 Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. z Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. z When the icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. 1 Select [Format]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Format]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK] 2. Press the button. • To perform a low level format, use the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark. • You can stop formatting a card when [Low Level Format] is Displays when sound data recorded with the sound recorder is present (p. 162). selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.