Format the Memory Card

Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices.

DFormatting Memory Cards

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 254).

1Turn the camera on.

2 Press the Q buttons.

Obutton Ibutton

Hold the Q (I and O)

 

buttons down simultaneously

 

until a blinking C appears

 

in the shutter-speed displays

 

in the top control panel and

 

viewfinder. If two memory

 

cards are inserted, the card in

 

slot 1 (0 37) will be selected;

 

you can choose the card in

SHOOT

slot 2 by rotating the main

command dial. To exit without formatting the memory card, wait until C stops blinking

(about six seconds) or press any button other than the Q (I and O) buttons.

3Press the Q buttons again.

Press the Q (Iand O) buttons together a second time while C is blinking to format the memory card. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting.

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Nikon 6MB07411-03 user manual Format the Memory Card, Turn the camera on Press the Q buttons, Press the Q buttons again