Nikon 5700 - Manual (Page 146)

Menu Guide—Using the SET
-UP Menu
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File Numbering: Seq. Numbers
The camera assigns each picture a file name consist-
ing of “DSCN” followed by a four-digit number as-
s i g n e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y b y t h e c a m e r a ( e . g . ,
“DSCN0001.JPG”). This option controls how files are
numbered.
Reset
Clears the current file and folder numbers from mem-
ory. Sequential numbering begins again from the low-
est numbers available.
Off
The camera does not store the last file and folder
numbers used. When a new file or folder is created,
numbering starts from the lowest number available.
On
The camera assigns all subsequent file and folder num-
bers sequentially in ascending order, starting from the
last number used. If the memory card is formatted or
a new card inserted in the camera, file and folder num-
bering will continue from the last numbers used.
Option Description
File Numbering
File numbering starts over from 0001 if a picture is taken when the current
folder contains a file numbered 9999. The camera will create a new folder by
adding one to the current folder number (for example, if the current folder is
“100NIKON,” the new folder will be named “101NIKON”). The new picture
will be numbered 0001 and stored in the new folder. Each folder can hold up
to 200 pictures. If file numbering reaches 9999 when the card contains a folder
numbered 999, no more pictures can be stored on the card, even if sufficient
memory remains. Insert a new memory card or format the current card.
Resetting File Numbering to 0001
To reset file numbering to 0001, insert an empty memory card or format the
current memory card before selecting Reset. Note that formatting the memory
card deletes all data it may contain, including hidden and protected images.