51Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speedof a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on (initializing)a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrievethe erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-levelformat on the memory card.Display the menu.∆ Press the n button.Choose [Format].∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.∆ Press the op buttons or turn the Âdial to choose [Format], then press the mbutton.Perform the low level format.∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dialto choose [Low Level Format], then pressthe qr buttons to display .∆ Press the opqr buttons or turn the Âdial to choose [OK], then press the mbutton.A confirmation screen will appear.∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dialto choose [OK], then press the m button.When low level formatting ends, [Memorycard formatting complete] will appear.∆ Press the m button.Low Level Memory Card FormattingWhen the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does notwork correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copythe images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low levelformatting.About low level formattingCOPY
