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There are many settings affect the image quality, sizes and resolution of a digital photo. These settings are important that you need to set before you begin shooting. Besides setting these and possibly other settings, you also ought to consider formatting your digital photo storage media in your camera — as formatting will erase all images remaining on the card. If you use a digital photo storage media reader to download your digital photos to your computer, the media card will appear as one more 'hard drive' to your computer's operating system. This means that you can rename a folder or images, delete or add files, or even format your photo storage media card with your computer. However, if you use your computer to add, change, or delete files on your photo storage media card, your digital camera may not recognize these files or changes or possibly even be able to read and write to the media. After you download photos to your computer, you should format the photo storage media card with your digital camera by selecting Format in one of the menus. This formatting ensures that your camera will have access to all the storage space contained on the media. You should always format your digital photo storage media with your digital camera. This is the best way to make sure that your media is able to store your photos as you expect and as the camera expects! Making changes to, or formatting a photo storage media card with, your computer can cause problems that could cost you either storage space or lost photos. To prevent any problems and to keep your digital photo storage cards ready for recording, format them with your digital camera. | ||