Nikon D700 - Manual (Page 69)

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Formatting Memory Cards
Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card
as described below.
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 (pg. 238).
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Press the Q buttons.
Hold the Q (I and O)
buttons down simultaneously
for approximately 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, wait six seconds (the default setting) until
C stops blinking or press any button other than the Q
(I and O) buttons.
3
Press the Q buttons again.
Press the Q (I and O) buttons together a second time
while C is blinking to format the memory card. Do not
remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power
source during formatting.
When formatting is complete, the control panel and
viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be
recorded at current settings.
Power switch
O button I button