51Low Level Memory Card FormattingPerform low level formatting when you think that the recording/readingspeed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on amemory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve theerased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-levelformat.Display the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Format].● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3tab.● Press the op buttons to choose[Format], then press the m button.Perform the low level format.● Press the op buttons to choose [LowLevel Format], then press the qr buttonsto display .● Press the opqr buttons to choose[OK], then press the m button.X A confirmation screen will appear.● Press the op buttons to choose [OK],then press the m button.X When low level formatting ends, [Memorycard formatting complete] will appear.● Press the m button.About low level formatting• If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not workcorrectly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy theimages from the memory card to a computer or other device before performinga low level format.COPY