Formatting Memory Cards

Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card as described below.

DFormatting Memory Cards

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain.

s

Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a

computer before proceeding (pg. 256).

 

 

1 Turn the camera on.

Power switch

 

2 Press the Qbuttons.

Obutton

Ibutton

Hold the Q(Iand O) buttons down simultaneously for more than two seconds.

A blinking Cwill appear in the

 

shutter-speed displays in the

 

viewfinder and top control panel. If

 

two memory cards are inserted, the

SHOOT

main command dial can be used to select the card to be formatted; check that the correct card is selected in the top control panel

before proceeding. To exit without formatting the memory card, press any button other than the Q(Iand O) buttons.

45