Nikon Coolpix 995 manual Formatting CF Memory Cards, Press the Menu button, Select CF Card Format

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Formatting CF Memory Cards

CF memory cards must be formatted before being used with the COOLPIX995. Note that the CF memory card supplied with your camera has already been formatted.

Note: Formatting CF memory cards

Note that when a CF memory card is formatted, the entire contents of the card are permanently deleted.

1 Insert the CF memory card into the COOLPIX995 (p. 36).

2 Turn the Mode dial to .

• CF memory cards can also be formatted in or ˘ mode.

3 Press the MENU button.

• The SET-UP menu is displayed in the Monitor.

4 Select “CF Card Format”.

Press /on the Multi selector to highlight CF Card Format and select it by pressing >.

5 Select “Format”.

Press /on the Multi selector to highlight Format and select it by pressing >. Formatting is started, FORMATTING is displayed and then the Monitor returns to the SET-UP menu.

or Monitor (p. 60).

Preparation

6 Press

button to complete the operation.

 

• After formatting, confirm the available number of frames in the Control panel

Aborting format

It is possible to abort the Format selection by pressing the MENU button to immediately exit the menu. Alternatively, select No with /on the Multi selector and return to the SET-UP menu by pressing </>.

Note: Formatting

Selecting Format by pressing > on the Multi selector starts formatting immediately. At this point formatting cannot be stopped. Formatting permanently deletes all the data recorded on the CF memory card. Do not remove the CF memory card during formatting.

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Contents Digital Camera For Your Safety Observe proper precautions when handling the battery Observe caution when operating the flashWhen using the Viewfinder Use appropriate cablesAvoid sudden changes in temperature Do not dropKeep away from strong magnetic fields BatteriesItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright noticesConcerning the Manuals Provided with This Product Disclaimer of LiabilityIntroduction About This ManualContents Nomenclature Monitor Shooting mode Monitor in Playback modeControl Panel Viewfinder/LEDSet the Mode dial to and check the battery power p Quick GuideRemoving the CF memory card Image Quality SizePress the Quick button to check the picture immediately p Deleting imagesOff Menu Guide Shooting ModeShooting Menu SET-UP Menu Guide Playback Mode Playback MenuCheck list PreparationInstalling Battery Power sourcesSupplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Precautions on battery use and handlingLanguages available in the Language sub-menu are Selecting a LanguagePress the Menu button so the Playback menu is displayed Year-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-Date display sequence Setting Date/TimeBackup battery of the clock Removing the Memory Card Inserting CF Memory CardInserting the CF Memory Card Formatting CF Memory Cards Press the Menu buttonSelect CF Card Format Select FormatUseful Advice Strap and Lens CapAttaching strap Lens capHolding the Camera Pressing the Shutter release buttonMode Dial and Multi Selector Mode DialShooting mode ˘ Playback modeBasic Operation Auto Mode Set the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial toMonitor button Compose your pictureFull Normal Gently depress the Shutter release buttonFocus Lock Built-in Speedlight ModeTake a picture To the oldest oneSelf-Timer Operation Recorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode pSimple Playback Operations Full-Frame Playback See pThumbnail Playback See p Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See pConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Other FunctionsConnect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set Image Quality Image SizeImage size Focus mode Indication CharacteristicsConfirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Autofocus Target Area Selection Digital zoomAutofocus Options Setting the Exposure mode Shooting Mode Exposure mode Display Shooting situationProgrammed Auto Flexible Program only in and with Monitor onManual Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto Setting the Flash Mode Condition in which Flash mode can be setExposure status Control panel Correct exposure EV under EV overSelectable Exposure Compensation values Setting Indication CharacteristicsCanceling Exposure Compensation Standard sensitivity is selected Adjusting SensitivityCanceling sensitivity setting Playback Mode ˘ PlaybackPlayback Operation Taking a Closer Look Zooming Operations for ZoomingDeleting photographs PlaybackThumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback-how it worksDeleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback Advanced OperationTo Cancel Manual Focus mode Manual FocusConflicting or confusing subject detail Movie Shooting ModeMovie Playback Mode No subject detail for Autofocus systemOperation in Movie Playback mode When the first frame is displayed as a still imageWhile movie is in progress Quick DeleteQuick Review Mode Various operations in Quick review modeCompleting the Quick review mode Full-Screen Review ModeViewing Additional Picture Information Basic display screenDetailed information display Histogram displaySync Terminal Displaying the Shooting Menu Setting Shooting MenusChoosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus Mode Using the Command Dial to Make a Selection Select the menu item with the Multi selectorWhite Balance Check points Moving from page toMetering Preset White BalanceCharacteristic Shooting situations Continuous Options DescriptionUltra HS and Movie mode Best Shot Selector Off Best Shot Selector offOption Description Image AdjustmentSaturation Control Lens Slide Copy AdapterAE Lock User SettingExposure Options Exposure mode Focus using the five AF Areas on the MonitorAF Area Mode Exposure CompensationDistance Units Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Bracketing Characteristics Image SharpeningAuto Bracketing Number of shots Bracketing orderEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized WB BracketingNoise Reduction Reset ALL Shooting SET-UP itemsPlayback Menu items Playback SET-UP itemDisplaying the SET-UP Menu Mode Select the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and pressPress ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen Choosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom OptionsRename Shooting SET-UP Items in mode FoldersOptions Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Selecting Brightness and Hue settings HueShutter Sound Auto OffSeq. Numbers CF Card FormatFormats a CF memory card in the camera DateShooting SET-UP Items only in mode Controls Setting Func /2Mode button or Func Exposure Compensation button MemorizeVariable Power Zoom OptionsDigital Tele Start-up PositionVideo Mode Disable deleteShot Confirm Lamp Info. txtPlayback Menus Displaying the Playback MenuChoosing from the Playback Menu example Delete Select the menu itemReset Trns/Print Playback MenuDeleting All Images Deleting selected photographsPlayback of photos taken in Ultra HS mode Slide ShowStart Frame IntvlCancel protection on images Canceling hiding of imagesProtect Protecting selected imagesCancel print order on images Print SetSelecting images to be printed and designating print status Print Set optionsSetting Auto Transfer Canceling auto transferAuto Transfer Transferring all imagesPlayback SET-UP Menus Displaying the Playback SET-UP MenuSelect the Playback SET-UP menu item Pressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the leftPlayback SET-UP Menu items For information on Selecting a Language, see p Connections 152 153Connecting to an AC Adapter optional Connecting to a television or VCRVideo output connector USB connector Connect the video cable providedComplete the Connection session Connecting to a computerConnecting to a Computer via the USB Interface Reading Photographs from Memory Cards 159Image files and folders-naming Info.txtOptional Accessories Usable CF memory cardsCaring for Your Camera Troubleshooting OtherError Messages Problem SolutionInsert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted COOLPIX995Error Messages Specifications CCDCanceling Auto Power Off Auto Power OffActivating Auto Power Off Index Index 32, 13544, 54 47, 54Nikon Corporation