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FORMAT
The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have
been formatted. New cards or disks sometimes have no formatting,
or you might want to convert media that are currently using
a format that the camera cannot read.
Each time you get a new compact-flash card, it is recommended
that you format it as described below, even if the digital capture
unit is already able to read it. This will enable the digital capture
unit to use the card more efficiently.
The digital capture unit is capable of formatting any type of
medium connected to it, including compact flash cards and
ImageBank-II units. When you do this, all data contained on
the target medium will be erased.
You can also use the format command to delete all images on
a disk. This is sometimes faster than using the delete function,
but it is not as flexible because all data from all batches will
always be erased.
There are two ways to format cards. The quickest way is to use the
Format card button on the grip. If you prefer, you can also use the
menu on the digital capture unit.
Format card button / camera
Press the Format Card button on the camera grip. It is purposely
recessed to avoid unintentional use, so use a ball-point pen or
similar. A warning is displayed as verification.
Format card / digital capture unit
1. If you have more than one type of medium connected (e.g. a
compact-flash card and ImageBank-II), then start by selecting
the medium you wish to format by choosing Storage (see
also Selecting the Current Storage Medium ).
2. Select MAIN MENU > STORAGE > Format. (See also
Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find
this setting.)
3. Press the to open the Format Card dialog.
4. You are now asked to confirm the operation.
• To confirm, press the OK button. This will carry out the format
and delete all data on the current medium.
• To cancel, press the EXIT.
5. You now return to the STORAGE menu. Either move on to
another setting by using the navigator button or press the
menu (EXIT) button to exit the menu system.