E56Reference SectionFormat Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Datathat has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to acomputer before formatting.Formatting the Internal MemoryTo format the internal memory, remove the memory card fromthe camera. The Format memory option is displayed in thesetup menu.Formatting Memory CardsWhen a memory card is inserted in the camera, the Formatcard option is displayed in the setup menu.d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k buttonFormat memor yFor matNoAll images willbe deleted! OK?Format cardFor matNoAll images willbe deleted! OK?B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover duringformatting.• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, besure to format it with this camera.