Before using a new SmartMedia Card, or to clear all existing data, the SmartMedia Card must first be formatted.

NOTE: The card must be 3V (3.3 Volts) and can be found with memory of 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB.

WARNING: All user-stored data on the SmartMedia Card will be deleted.



1) With the power turned OFF, insert a SmartMedia Card into the '3.3V Card' slot.

NOTE: The card can also be inserted with the power ON, but any non-saved edits on the S80 will be erased.

2) Turn ON the power.

3) Press the [CARD] button to enter 'Card' mode.

4) Turn the (PAGE) knob until 'Format' is displayed on the left side of the screen.

5) Press the [ENTER] button.

6) Press the [INC/YES] button. Formatting of the card will begin.