Nikon D7000, D7000 (Body Only) Format the Memory Card, 1Turn the camera on, 2 Press the Qbuttons, 3Press the Qbuttons again

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 X photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 179).

1Turn the camera on.

2 Press the Qbuttons. Obutton Zbutton

Hold the Q(O and Z) buttons down simultaneously until a blinking Cappears in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder. If two memory cards are inserted, the card in Slot 1 (0 30) will be selected; you can choose the card in Slot 2 by rotating the main command dial. To exit without formatting the memory card, wait until Cstops blinking (about six seconds) or press any button other than the Q(O and Z) buttons.

3Press the Qbuttons again.

Press the Q(O and Z) buttons together a second time while Cis blinking to format the memory card. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting. When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings.

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