Pioneer DC500 - Manual (Page 26)

EN-26
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
The term "Formatting" means preparing an "SD Memory Card" to record images; this process is also called
"initialization". This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and
data.
1. Press the button to turn on the camera.
2. Press the MODE button to access in [ (SETUP)] mode with ▲,
▼, t or u, then press the OK button.
The [BASIC] menu is displayed.
3. Use ▲,▼, t, or u to select [FORMAT], then press the OK button.
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to select [YES], then press the OK button to confirm.
When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected
images are also erased.
To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the
memory card.
Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.
An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.
FORMAT
BACK : SET :
YES
NO
BASIC CUSTOM
FORMAT AUTO
DATE AUTO D
SELECT ITEM:
SELECT PAGE:
FORMAT
ENTRY:
NO