Nikon Coolpix 2500 - Manual (Page 85)

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Camera Setup
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.
Selecting CF Card Format from the setup or playback menus displays the
confirmation dialog shown above. To format the memory card:
MENU SELECT SET OFF
WARNING !
All images will
be deleted !
No
Format
CF CARD FORMAT
Highlight Format (to exit without
formatting card, highlight No and
press multi selector to right)
WARNING !
All images will
be deleted !
No
Format
CF CARD FORMAT
MENU SELECT SET OFF
1
Press multi selector to right to start
formatting. Formatting begins
immediately. While formatting is in
progress, the message shown above
will be displayed.
F O R M A T T I N G
2
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.