Operating Instructions

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VQT1C76
Advanced-Viewing
[FORMAT]
Initializing the built-in memory
or a card
Usually, it is not necessary to format the
built-in memory and the card. Format them
when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY
ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR]
appears.
Press e to select [YES] and then
press [MENU/SET].
(The illustration shows the screen when
the built-in memory is formatted.)
• When a card is not inserted, you can
format the built-in memory. When a card
is inserted, you can format the card.
• If you press [MENU/SET] while formatting
the built-in memory, the formatting will
stop halfway. (However, all the pictures
will be deleted.)
• Once the card is formatted, all data
including protected images are
irretrievably erased. Please confi rm that
all data is transferred to your PC before
proceeding with format function.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or
other equipment, format it on the camera
again.
• Use batteries with suffi cient power (P24)
or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional)
when formatting.
• During formatting, do not turn the camera
off.
• It may take longer to format the built-in
memory than the card. (Max. about 15
sec.)
• Sliding the Write-Protect switch of the SD
Memory Card or the SDHC Memory Card
to [LOCK] prevents formatting. (P16)
• If the built-in memory or the card cannot
be formatted, consult your nearest
servicentre.
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Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71)
MENU
SET
MENU
MENU
SET
FORMAT
DELETE ALL DATA
ON THE BUILT-IN MEMORY ?
YES
NO
SELECT SET