The Basics

Formatting a Card

You should 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 (see page 6-6). 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 CF Card icon on the Digital Status LCD blink during formatting. When the blinking stops, formatting is complete.

Card Icons

Card Busy LCD

Shortcut:

You can also access this function using the HotKey shortcut (see page 4-13).

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Formatting a Card