Pentax Optio A40 Operating Guide

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Formatting will delete all the files on the SD Memory Card if you are 
using a card, and all the files in the built-in memory if there is no SD 
Memory Card inserted.

Select [Format] on the [H Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The Format screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2) 
to select [Format].

Formatting starts. When formatting is 
completed, the camera is ready for taking pictures.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being 

formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the 

camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.

• Note that formatting will also delete protected files.

If formatting was performed in Playback mode, the camera returns 
to Playback mode after it was completed, then the [No image/sound] 
message appears.

How to recall the [H Set-up] menu

Four-way 
controller

MENU button

OK button

Shutter 
release 
button

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