Nikon D100 - Manual (Page 174)

The Setup Menu
Menu Guide—The Setup Menu
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Formatting Memory Cards: Format
Memory cards must be formatted before first use.
Formatting memory cards is also an effective way
of deleting all pictures on the card. To format a
memory card:
ENTER OK
Format
NO
YES
Warning!
All images
will be deleted
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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, including hidden
and 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.
Two-Button Format
Memory cards can also be formatted using the ( and ) buttons ( 23).
Highlight Format
(to exit without formatting card,
press MENU button or highlight No
and press multi selector to right)
1
ENTER OK
Format
NO
YES
Warning!
All images
will be deleted
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Press button to start formatting.
Formatting begins immediately.
While formatting is in progress, the
message shown above will be
displayed.
2
Format
Formatting
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