72Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode / HybridAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBefore UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode / HybridAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexStill Images MoviesProtecting ImagesProtect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera(=74).zz Press the <m> button, and then choose[:] in the menu (=21). [Protected]is displayed.zz To cancel protection, repeat this processand choose [:] again, and then pressthe <m> button.• Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format thecard (=115).• Protected images cannot be erased using the camera’s erasure function. Toerase them this way, first cancel protection.Using the Menu1 Access the setting screen.zz Press the <n> button and choose[Protect] on the [1] tab (=22).2 Choose a selection method.zz Choose a menu item and an option asdesired (=22).zz To return to the menu screen, press the<n> button.Choosing Images Individually1 Choose [Select].zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu”(=72), choose [Select] and press the<m> button.2 Choose an image.zz Press the <q><r> buttons to choose animage, and then press the <m> button.[ ] is displayed.zz To cancel selection, press the <m>button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.zz Repeat this process to specify otherimages.3 Protect the image.zz Press the <n> button.A confirmation message is displayed.zz Press the <q><r> buttons to choose[OK], and then press the <m> button.• Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turnthe camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.