Formatting a Card | Kodak 6B8773 guide

The Basics

Formatting a Card	Format a card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data on the card
	becomes corrupted. If you have used a card for several sessions (for
	example, two or three dozen), you may want to format it on the camera you
	will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available. (Deleting
	images does not reclaim all space on the card.)
	Cards are formatted in PC DOS format.
	NOTE: In Advanced mode, both Quick Format and Secure Erase are
	available. In Basic mode, Quick Format is available.
	1. Insert a card.
	2. Choose Format Card from the Basic menu, then choose CF Card or
	MM Card.

3.Press the OK button. (Press the Cancel button to close the confirmation screen without formatting the card.)

The Card Busy LCD and the Card icon on the Digital Status LCD blink during formatting. When the blinking stops, formatting is complete.




		Card icons
Card Busy LED		Card icons

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the Hotkey shortcut.

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Contents

Page Page 6B8773 DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Table of Contents Basics Configuring your Camera ISO Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Controlling Exposure Flash Photography FocusingCapture Workflow Working with Images on the Camera Camera Care Connecting to Your ComputerAppendix a Specifications Viewing Image LCD Information on External Video Glossary Appendix C TroubleshootingAppendix D Warranty Appendix B Lens Compatibility Refer to the following Web site for system requirements Warranty Registration for your CameraImportant Information System Requirements for Your Computer Attachments Safety Warnings Important Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions Important Information Important Information Camera Front About Your CameraNomenclature Camera Top Camera Back Camera Strap eyelet Battery slotCamera Bottom Left Side CF Eject button CF card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Right SideOpen Media Door Dial Auto Bracketing Mirror Lock-Up Self Timer 2s Self Timer 10sPower off Drive Area Control Dials Viewfinder and Focus Screen Aperture value AE Lock indicatorTurning the Camera On and Off Hotkey button Menu button Digital ButtonsFive-way control Nav+ Button Cancel ButtonOK Button Menu Button Tag/Record Button Hotkey ButtonDigital Status Button Delete Button Image LCD LCDsTop Status LCD For first Hotkey position Last-accessed Image mode Nav+ Turning Off the Image Display Activation Digital Status LCD Using the Menus Navigating Through Menus About Your Camera Using the Hotkey Button to Highlight Menu Options Mounting the Lens Lens Removing the Lens ImagerShutter Button Cameras adjustable diopter range is -3 to +1 dpt Diopter Adjustment Length, and especially aperture Depth of Field Preview ButtonDepth of Field Executed Use this port to connect the optional Remote Release cable Remote Release Accessory PortHot Shoe PC Sync Terminal Attach the Viewfinder cap to the Viewfinder Viewfinder CapStrap also helps prevent stray light from entering Remove the eyecup from the Viewfinder Attaching the Hand Strap Camera StrapsAttaching the Neck Strap DCS Pro 14n battery Battery Power module Charger/adapter Powering Your Camera Charging Batteries Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera using a Battery Powering Your Camera Charge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Conserving Batteries Situations Using Extra Battery Power Powering Your Camera Time and date will not be maintained CR 2032 Coin CellDisposing of Batteries Carrier are on the same side Basics Basic Mode Accessing Functions Using Basic Menu Setting Basic Mode Appear OptionsDisplayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appears Options on the Image LCD Decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity Setting ISOYou can change the ISO setting in 1/3 stop increments Options Settings Setting Raw Resolution Formatting a Card Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu Changing the DisplayContrast View of the images on the Image LCD Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off Version FirmwareChecking the Firmware Version Basics Updating Firmware Basics Setting User Mode Using the Hotkey button to Highlight Menu Options Tips Composing, Focusing, and Capturing ImagesPage Setting the User Mode Configuring your Camera Camera Setting Battery Save Custom Settings Table Custom Settings Beeps Using the Electronic Sound function Card full Checking the Firmware Version Firmware Updating Firmware Firmware FeaturesDownloading Firmware To your Computer Card If you chose Folder Limit, choose 100 or Press the OK button Folder and File Naming Setting Hotkeys Saving a Job Tracker File to a Card Using Job Tracker Loading a Job Tracker File from a Card Loading a Job Tracker File From Camera Memory Selecting a Language Resetting Defaults Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved User SetupsSetup Make room for the new setup see Delete setups from camera memory Saved SetupsYou can do the following with saved setups Camera Memory Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User SetupConfiguring your Camera Deleting Setups from Time and Date Using Setups on More than One Camera Using the Vertical Release Long Exposure Intervalometer Changing Intervalometer Settings Setting ISO using Camera Controls Setting ISO using Image LCD Drive Mode Images/sec. as long as there is room in camera memory Continuous ShootingMode, the camera continuously captures images at the rate To Cancel the Self Timer Self Timer Mirror Lock-Up Close-up photography or when using a long telephoto lens Setting the Remote Controller Remote Controller Cancel the remote control function Setting the Camera to Remote Control ModeShining directly on the cameras remote control sensor Cancelling Remote Control April 28 When Setting the Electronic Sound Overview Lens Optimization Auto Lens Optimization Select a Lens from the User List Configuring your Camera ManualPhoto Desk Software see With two or more matches Master List Configuring your Camera User List Loading a List Configuring your Camera Saving a List Defining New Lenses Configuring your Camera Configuring your Camera Select an appropriate first letter for other lenses Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens NameAvailable for lenses that you added from the master list Manufacturer. Predefined first letters are Enter text When finished, highlight and press the OK button Strength Changing the StrengthDetermining the Optimum April 28 Master list Configuring your Camera Resetting to DefaultsList. It is not available for lenses that you have defined Lock Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesMemory Cards SD or MMC card COMPACTFLASH+ Type II card Open the Media door Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesInserting Cards Removing Cards Choosing the File Type to be Written to a Card File Types File Type and ISO Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Erase Formatting CardsThere are two ways to format a card Overwritten Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Selecting a Capture Folder Folders for Captured Images Creating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Moderate quality Setting Jpeg QualityYou can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files Quality Correcting Digital Exposure Setting Look You can specify the sharpening level applied to images Selecting the Sharpening Level White Balance Controlling Exposure Preset White Balance Images Using the Current Image for Click BalanceClick Balance Following Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings MenuUsing a Saved Setting Save a setting on the camera Controlling Exposure Saving a Setting on Camera April 28 Exposure Modes Choosing a Metering ModeExposure Controlling Exposure Controlling Exposure Change on the Viewfinder display Program shift is cancelled after you capture an image Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode Controlling Exposure April 28 Aperture value for the scene’s lighting Controlling Exposure Manual Exposure Mode Stops over over exposure Stops below under exposureCorrect exposure Controlling Exposure Bulb Setting Auto Exposure Lock Use the AEL function with Center Area Metering mode Until 0.0 appears in the Top Status LCD Cancelling Exposure Compensation Controlling ExposureExposure Compensation remains in effect until you cancel it Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing Cancelling Auto Bracketing Page Autofocus Modes FocusingSetting Autofocus Autofocus Selecting the Autofocus Mode Situations where Autofocus May Not Work as Expected Selecting the Autofocus Zone Capturing Images Capturing Images in Single AF ModeContinuous AF Mode Locking Focus Single AF modeManual Focus Page Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Set up Job Tracker, if needed Test Images Editing Images Occasional VerificationTransferring Images Platforms Windows and Macintosh Kodak Professional DCS Photo DeskExtended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture Workflow DCS Photo Desk Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a ComputerConnect the DCS Pro SLR/c to your computer and power supply JPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negative Compatible Flash Units Flash Photography Terminal Connecting a Studio FlashPriority Exposure mode to obtain this setting Mounting a Hot Shoe Flash TTL Autoflash Available Features Flash Exposure Lock High Speed Sync Mode Field Preview button Wireless Flash with One or More Flash UnitsFlash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Bracketing Previewing Flash ResultsPage Reviewing Images Selecting an Image ModeWorking with Images on the Camera Single-Image Mode Interpreting a Histogram Histogram Mode Control Zoom ModeEnabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Zooming Panning Working with Images on the Camera Luminometer Multiple Image ModeStatus Bar 11-6 April 28 Location Bar Using the Nav+ ButtonSelecting an Image Browsing Through Images Contrast and Brightness Changing Display Slide Show Auto Review Starting/Stopping a Slide Show Deleting Images Tagging Images Recording Sound Files Page Viewing Image LCD Information on External Video Connecting Enabling External Video Camera DCS Pro SLR/c images from your computer Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection Advantages to a Card Reader Connecting Your Camera to the Computer Using the Card Reader Quitting-Disconnecting from the ComputerPage Handling Camera Care Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning Cleaning Examining a Test Image Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningIs Dirty Visually inspect the imager for dirt 14-4 April 28 Top Status and Image LCDs StoringPage Serial Port Connecting a Device toSerial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Serial Data Collection Serial In Mode Serial Out Mode Global Positioning System Requirements for Using the GPS Feature Using the GPS Feature Page 6000 sec. with a high speed flash FP Flash Entire speed rangeShutter speeds 180 sec Specifications Format Module 1125 xBurst rate Images / second Burst depth MP Raw MP Raw + MP Jpeg Power sourceBurst Depth Charger / AC Adapter For more information, go to Sigma Lenses Lens Compatibility EF 50mm F2.5 Macro Canon LensesFor more information go to EF 50mm F1.4 USM EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 USM EF 50mm F1.8 type-2 Lens Compatibility Problems, Causes, and Remedies Troubleshooting Are using the full dynamic range. Consider Recover all images that have not beenCan’t recover deleted images Possible to recover them With camera firmware Image LCD Exposure is offISO are necessary Turn the camera off, then on Kodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera Warranty Repair Coverage Limitations Warranty Outside the United States How to Obtain Service States Product Support OptionsAuthorized Dealers Outside United FaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Out-of-Warranty Support OptionsPage Glossary Exposure Compensation Depth of fieldEV Exposure value Exposure White balance MicrodriveShutter Speed Page Index Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 CR 2032 coin cell Index Response time in colder temperatures, 14-5 top status LCD Changing settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic modeKodak Professional DCS Pro Battery Using to power camera Shutter-priority auto exposure mode, 7-12 software Page Eastman Kodak Company TM Kodak, Kodak Professional 6B8773