101The Playback MenuProtectThis option is used to protect pictures from acci-dental deletion. Protected files can not be deletedby pressing the button or using the options inthe Delete menu. Note, however, that protectedpictures will be deleted when the memory or memory card is formatted.Notes on Protecting PicturesProtected pictures can not be deleted using the button or the Delete menu. How-ever, all pictures, including protected files, will be deleted when the memory or thememory card is formatted.The Protect IconDuring the playback mode, a icon appears on all protect-ed pictures.Press MENU button in playback mode to select Pro-tect ( 96), and then press .Scroll through pictures.• Current picture shown at bottom ofdisplay.• To cancel Protect setting, pressMENU button.Use (ON) to select picture. iconis marked on the selected picture.• Repeat steps 1 - 2 to select additionalpictures.• To deselect picture, select and press(OFF). icon will disappear.Complete operation.