223Adjusting Basic Camera Functions• You can assign the operating sounds and start-up image for your camerafrom the included software. Refer to the Software Guide (=30) for details.Formatting Memory CardsBefore using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, youshould format the card with this camera.Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copyimages on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back themup.An Eye-Fi card (=274) contains software on the card itself. Beforeformatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.1 Access the [Format] screen.zz Choose [Format], and then press the<m> button.2 Choose [OK].zz Press the <o><p> buttons to choose[Cancel], choose [OK] (either press the<q><r> buttons or turn the <7> dial),and then press the <m> button.3 Format the memory card.zz To begin the formatting process, pressthe <o><p> buttons or turn the <7>dial to choose [OK], and then press the<m> button.zz When formatting is finished, [Memorycard formatting complete] is displayed.Press the <m> button.• Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes filemanagement information on the card and does not erase the datacompletely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, takesteps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physicallydestroying cards.BNOX
