Pentax K200D User Manual - Page 205

Formatting the SD Memory Card 203 Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use. • Formatting will delete all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware. 1 Select [Format] in the [R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Format] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format]. Format All data deleted 4 Press the 4 button. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the monitor turns off and the camera is ready to take pictures. Format Cancel OK OK Formatting 10 Camera Settings