the memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment. if you purchase additional memory cards for added storage, you will however need to format the cards before first use to ensure that they work properly in your camera. formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card. note that formatting permanently deletes all data, including protected pictures. before formatting, be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep.

   

    selecting cf card format displays the confirmation dialog shown above. to format the memory card:

   

    1 highlight format (to exit without formatting card, highlight no and press multi selector to right)

   

    2 formatting begins immediately. during formatting, message shown above will be displayed.

    during formatting

    do not remove the memory card, remove the battery, or unplug the ac adapter (available separately) while formatting is in progress.