Nikon D300s Format the Memory Card, Turn the camera on Press the Q buttons, Obutton Ibutton

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 (0 224).

s1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the Q buttons. Obutton Ibutton

Hold the Q (Iand O) buttons down simultaneously until a blinking C appears

in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder. If two memory

cards are inserted, the primary

card slot (0 72) will be selected; you can choose the secondary slot 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 (I and 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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