Operating Instructions

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Preparations
About Cards That can be Used
If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete
or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations become
available again when you unlock the switch.
It is recommended that you copy important recordings to your computer
(as electromagnetic fields, static electricity, or faults may damage the data).
Write-protect
switch
Formatting the card (initialization)
Format the card before recording a picture with the camera. Since data cannot be
recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.
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Set the menu item
[Setup] → [Format]
A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.
This requires a sufficiently charged battery.
Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.
Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already
been formatted with a computer or another device.
If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting a Leica Camera AG
service facility.