Nikon S2H05000501 Formatting Memory Cards CF Card Format, During Formatting, Before Formatting

Menu Guide

—The Set-up Menu

Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format

The memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment. If you purchase additional memory cards for added storage, you will how- ever need to format the cards before first use to ensure that they work properly in your camera. Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card.

Option	Description
No	Exit without formatting card.
	Formatting begins as soon as you press the center of the
Format	multi selector to select this option. Formatting can not be
	interrupted.

During Formatting

Do not remove the memory card, remove the battery, or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) while formatting is in progress.

Before Formatting

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, includ- ing protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card. Before formatting, be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep.

Disable Delete

Memory cards can not be formatted when Disable Delete ( 131) is on.

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