Format the memory card – Nikon D4S User Manual
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Format the Memory Card
Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being
used or formatted in other devices.
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Press the
I (Q) and O
(
Q) buttons.
Hold the
I (Q) and O (Q)
buttons down simultaneously
until a flashing
C appears
in the shutter-speed displays
in the top 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 (
be selected; you can choose
the secondary slot by rotating
the main command dial. To
exit without formatting the memory card, wait until
C
stops flashing (about six seconds) or press any button other
than the
I (Q) and O (Q) buttons.
D
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 (
O (Q) button I (Q) button