SIGMA DP1 - Manual (Page 36)

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FORMATTING THE CARD
New cards must be formatted before use. In addition, cards with corrupt or
incompatible file systems may need to be formatted before use.
1
Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.
2
Press the button.
3
To open the [ Set Up] menu, press the button.
4
Use the button to select the [Format] menu and press the button.
5
Press the button again.
6
To format the card, select [OK] by using the button and press the
button.
To cancel formatting, select [No] by using the button and press the
button.
CAUTION !!
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Formatting erases all card contents, including locked DP1 files and all
non-DP1 files.
TIP
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Cards formatted in other cameras or devices may not operate correctly in the
DP1 camera or may have reduced capacity. To store the maximum number
of DP1 files, format the card in the DP1 camera before use.