Adjusting Basic Camera Functions162Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed,the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower,continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-levelformatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting,copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to backthem up.Perform low-level formatting.z Touch the field to the left of [Low LevelFormat] to select it (mark with a ).z Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 161 to continue withthe formatting process.Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) andsaved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how thecamera assigns file numbers.z Choose [File Numbering], and then choosean option.Low-Level Formatting• Low-level formatting takes longer than “Formatting Memory Cards” (p. 161),because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card.• You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by touching [Stop]. In this case,all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.File NumberingContinuousImages are numberedconsecutively (until the 9999th shotis taken/saved) even if you switchmemory cards.Auto ResetImage numbering is reset to 0001 ifyou switch memory cards, or whena new folder is created.
