83VQT1C63Advanced-Viewing[FORMAT]Initializing the built-in memoryor a cardUsually, it is not necessary to format thebuilt-in memory and the card. Format themwhen the message [BUILT-IN MEMORYERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR]appears.Press e to select [YES] and thenpress [MENU/SET].(The illustration shows the screen whenthe built-in memory is formatted.)• When a card is not inserted, you canformat the built-in memory. When a cardis inserted, you can format the card.• If you press [MENU/SET] while formattingthe built-in memory, the formatting willstop halfway. (However, all the pictureswill be deleted.)• Once the card is formatted, all dataincluding protected images areirretrievably erased. Please confi rm thatall data is transferred to your PC beforeproceeding with format function.• If the card has been formatted on a PC orother equipment, format it on the cameraagain.• Use batteries with suffi cient power (P24)or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional)when formatting.• During formatting, do not turn the cameraoff.• It may take longer to format the built-inmemory than the card. (Max. about 15 sec.)• Sliding the Write-Protect switch of the SDMemory Card or the SDHC Memory Cardto [LOCK] prevents formatting. (P16)• If the built-in memory or the card cannotbe formatted, consult your nearestService Center.For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 orsend e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.comFor Canadian assistance, please call:1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to:lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com0Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71)MENUSETMENUMENUSETFORMATDELETE ALL DATAON THE BUILT-IN MEMORY ?YESNOSELECT SET