Format memory card, Lcd brightness, Lock mirror up for cleaning – Nikon D3X User Manual

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Format Memory Card

Format the card in the selected slot. Note that formatting
permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card
. Before
formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required.

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During Formatting

Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting.

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Two-Button Format

Memory cards can also be formatted by pressing the

Q (O and I)

buttons for more than two seconds (pg. 45).

LCD Brightness

Press

1 or 3 to choose from seven settings

for monitor brightness. Choose higher
values for increased brightness, lower values
for reduced brightness.

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See Also

For information on adjusting monitor brightness
in live view, see page 99.

Lock Mirror up for Cleaning

Lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or manual
cleaning of the low-pass filter that protects the camera image
sensor (pg. 400).

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