LEICA GPS1200 - Manual (Page 43)

Operation
GPS1200+
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Format a Compact-
Flash card step-by-
step Formatting the CompactFlash card before logging data is started is required if a
completely new CompactFlash card is used or if all existing data needs to be
deleted.
Step Description
1. Select Main Menu: Tools...\Format Memory Device.
2. TOOLS Format Memory Device
<Memory Device: CF Card>
<Format Method: Format Quick>
Select the memory device to be formatted.
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By activating the format command all data will be lost. Make sure that all
important data on the CompactFlash card has been backed up before
formatting the card. Before formatting the internal memory make sure that
all important data is first transferred to the PC.
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To exit the screen without formatting the memory device, press ESC. This
returns to the previous screen.
3.
CONT
(F1)
4. YES (F4) to continue with the formatting of the selected device.