Nikon D300 - Manual (Page 67)

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Format the Memory Card
Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card
as described below.
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Formatting 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 (pg. 224).
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Press the Q buttons.
Hold the Q (I and O)
buttons down simultaneously
for more than two seconds.
A blinking C will appear in
the shutter-speed displays in
the control panel and
viewfinder. To exit without
formatting the memory card,
press any button other than
the
Q (I and O) buttons.
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See Also
See page 312 for information on formatting memory cards using the
[Format memory card] option in the setup menu.
Power switch
O button I button