36Basic shooting operations (continued)SD Memory Card access lampCAM mode/PB modeIlluminated orange: Reading/writing possibleFlashing orange (fast): Verifying card/inspectingcard for possible defectsFlashing orange (slow): Accessing cardFlashing green (slow): Card write-protected/no space left on cardIlluminated green: Card not selected forrecordingOff: No card inserted/unformatted or incompatiblecard insertedWhen the USB is connectedFlashing orange: Accessing cardOff: A status other than access underway.SD Memory Card access lampSelecting a slotOf the two SD memory card slots, the slot to beused for recording can be switched.1 Press the SLOT SELECT button whilerecording is paused.The access lamp of the slot for recording lightsup orange.This function works when a recordable SD•card is inserted in both slots.The slot cannot be switched during recording.•Formatting SD Memory Cards1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON.(Page 27)2 Press the MENU button.3 Select CARD FUNCTIONS→CARDFORMAT from the menu, and then push theOPERATION lever to confirm.Select the slot number of the card to format•when the following screen is displayed.Select NO if you do not wish to format thecard.Press the MENU button to close the menu display.•4 Select YES on the conformation screen.The SD Memory Card will be formatted.•5 Press the MENU button to finish.When an SD Memory Card is formatted, all•data including video data and still imagesrecorded on the card will be erased and willnot be restorable.Save all important data to your computer.