O(Q) button
I(Q) button

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 (0 239).

1Turn the camera on.

s 2 Press the I(Q) and O (Q) buttons.

Hold the I(Q) and O(Q) buttons down simultaneously

until a blinking C (format) appears in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel

and viewfinder. If two memory cards are inserted, the card to be formatted is shown by a flashing icon. By default, the primary card slot

(0 89) will be selected; you can choose the secondary slot 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 I(Q) and O(Q) buttons.

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Nikon D800 E, D800EFXBODY Format the Memory Card, Turn the camera on Press the IQ and O Q buttons, Formatting Memory Cards