233IProtecting Photographs fromDeletionIn full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L (Z/Q) buttoncan be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion.Protected files can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or theDelete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images willbe deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 32, 326).To protect a photograph:1 Select an image.Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom orhighlight it in the thumbnail list.2 Press the L (Z/Q)button.The photograph will bemarked with a P icon. Toremove protection fromthe photograph so that itcan be deleted, display thephotograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then pressthe L (Z/Q) button.A Removing Protection from All ImagesTo remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currentlyselected in the Playback folder menu, press the L (Z/Q) and O (Q)buttons together for about two seconds during playback.L (Z/Q) button