Formatting Compactflash Cards | Minolta 7i guide

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FORMATTING COMPACTFLASH CARDS

When a CompactFlash card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.

The formatting function is used to erase all data on a CompactFlash card. Before formatting a card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking files will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the CompactFlash card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card.

When the format option is selected and entered, a confirmation screen will appear. Choosing “Yes” will format the card, choosing “No” will cancel the formatting operation. never remove the card while it is being formatted. A screen will appear to indicate the card has been formatted; press the central button of the controller to return to the playback menu.

If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be format- ted. A CompactFlash card used in another camera may need to be formatted before being used. If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and should not be formatted.

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Minolta 7i instruction manual Formatting Compactflash Cards

Contents

HA-A205 Page Before YOU Begin For Proper and Safe USE Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Recording mode advanced operation 100 105 136 Names of Parts Camera BodyPage Digital-effects button Data Panel EVF and LCD Monitor Display Getting UP and Running CAMERA-SHAKE Warning Getting UP and Running Attaching the Camera StrapRemoving the Lens CAP Attaching the Lens Hood Inserting Batteries Inserting the Compactflash Card Handling the Camera Turning on the Camera and Displays Taking Pictures Using the BUILT-IN Flash Flash Range Automatic Operation Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Quick View Basic Operation Basic Operation Changing Batteries Battery Condition Indicator Auto Power Save External Power Supplies Sold Separately Changing the Compactflash Card Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use Setting the Camera to Record Images Automatically Basic Recording Operation For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function p Focus Lock Focus Signals Special Focusing Situations Display Controls Recording Mode Page Quick View QUICK-VIEW Display Deleting Images in Quick View Changing the Quick View Display Enlarged Playback Recording Mode Advanced Operation SPOT-AE Lock Button PRO-AUTO Button Recording Mode DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM Button Shooting tips Setting the Function Dial MEM Pasm Memory Storing Camera Settings Button to open the store-memory screen Metering Modes Exposure Modes Program P Program Shift Aperture Priority a Camera Notes Shutter Priority S Manual Exposure M To set the aperture Bulb Exposures Attaching a Remote Cord Sold Separately Drive Modes Continuous Advance Fine Standard Economy UHS Continuous Advance UHS CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE Movies SELF-TIMER Bracketing Page Interval Page White Balance Display Preset White Balance Automatic White Balance Custom White Balance Camera Sensitivity ISO Attaching a Minolta Accessory Flash Unit Flash Range and Camera SensitivityAuto Digital Effects Control Exposure and Flash Compensation Shooting tips Contrast Compensation COLOR-SATURATION Compensation Filter Recording Mode Diopter Adjustment Electronic ViewfinderAutomatic Monitor Amplification Autofocus Areas and Control Flex Focus Point Digital Zoom Macro Mode Slide the macro switch on the lens barrel forward Navigating the RECORDING-MODE Menu To return to the menu options, press the left key Custom Electronic Keyboard Autofocus Modes Image Size About the Frame Counter Image Quality About SUPER-FINE and RAW Image Quality IMAGE-FILE Size and Compactflash Card Capacity Flash Modes Fill Flash RED-EYE Reduction Rear Flash Sync Wireless / Remote Flash Wireless Remote FlashPage WIRELESS/REMOTE Camera and Flash Ranges Page Flash Control Spot AF/AEL Manual Focus Magnification Button and Electronic Magnification Data Imprinting YYYY/MM/DD Color Mode Sharpness Soft Instant Playback Voice Memo Before the recording has finished Short Guide to Photography Page Movie Mode Movie ModePage Navigating the Movie Menu Playback Mode Viewing and Editing Images SINGLE-FRAME Playback and Histogram Display Playback Mode Viewing ImagesPlaying Back Voice Memos Viewing Movies Deleting Single Images 108 Changing the Playback Display Navigating the PLAYBACK-MODE Menu Copying to camera memory FRAME-SELECTION Screen Play Select Confirm Enter Deleting Images Formatting Compactflash Cards Locking Images Changing the Index Playback Format Slide Show Page About Dpof Creating a Dpof Print Order Canceling a Dpof Print Order Ordering AN Index Print Copying Images Minolta History Viewing Images on a Television View images as described in the playback section Setup Mode Controlling CAMERA’S Operation Setup Mode Navigating the Setup Menu YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Ntsc / PAL Audio Signals EVF and LCD Monitor BrightnessShutter FX Volume LanguageFile Number # Memory 10120412 Folder Name Select Folder NEW Folder Display Mode Direct Manual Focus Reset Default Spot AE lock button AE hold EVF Auto Switch Controlling AUTO-DISPLAY Function Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date Format Video Output DATA-TRANSFER Mode Quicktime System Requirements System Requirements IBM PC / AT Compatible Macintosh Connecting the Camera to a Computer Insert the CompactFlash card into the camera 139 Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Automatic Installation Manual Installation DATA-TRANSFER Mode Connecting to MAC OS Auto Power Save DATA-TRANSFER Mode 100MLT11 10120801 102MLTCP Compactflash Card Folder Organization Camera Notes Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer Windows 98 / 98 Second EditionWindows ME, 2000 PROFESSIONAL, and XP Macintosh Changing the Compactflash Card DATA-TRANSFER Mode Appendix System Accessories PC Flash Adapter PCT-100 When Using Filters What is AN EV? What is a STOP? Troubleshooting Problem Symptom Cause Solution Problem Symptom Cause Solution Troubleshooting Removing the Driver Software Windows Camera Care CleaningCare and Storage Storage Operating Temperatures and Conditions Recording Media Care and Handling Batteries About NI-MH Batteries Questions and Service CopyrightBefore Important Events or Journeys Technical Specifications CCDPage Digital Camera Tested To Comply With FCC Standards 163 Universal Copyright Convention