Operation Manual

DELETING IMAGES
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DELETING IMAGES
You can delete the currently displayed image, one or more
selected images, all the images in one or more selected fold-
ers, or all the images in the camera’s memory.
IMPORTANT!
• Image deletion cannot be undone. Before deleting an
image, make sure you no longer need it or you have a
back-up copy saved on your computer, on diskette, or
on some other medium. Be especially careful with
“Deleting All Unprotected Images” operation, which
deletes all unprotected images in memory.
• A protected image cannot be deleted. See “Protecting
Images Against Deletion” on page 125 for details on
protecting and unprotecting images.
• Delete operations are disabled when all of the images
on the camera’s memory card are protected.
Deleting the Displayed Image
Use the following procedure when you want to delete the
image that is currently on the monitor screen.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Rock the control button to the left or right, or
rotate the selector dial to scroll through im-
ages and display the image you want to delete.
3. Press AE-L .
4. In response to the confirmation message that
appears, rock the control button up or down to
select “Yes”.
• If you change your mind and do not want to delete the
image, select “No” instead.
5. Click the control button.
• Displaying a panorama or movie image in step 2 of the
above procedure causes all of the images that make
up the panorama or movie to be deleted.