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4. Protecting Photographs from Deletion

In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the A (L) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files cannot be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 Format Memory Card).

To protect a photograph:

1. Select an image.

   Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list.

2. Press the A (L) button.

   The photograph will be marked with a P icon. To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted, display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the A (L) button.

   

   A (L) button