Nikon 25464 D300S User's Manual - Page 60
Format the Memory Card
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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. 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 (0 224). s 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the Q buttons. O button I button Hold the Q (I and O) buttons down simultaneously until a blinking C appears in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder. If two memory cards are inserted, the primary card slot (0 72) will 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 blinking (about six seconds) 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. 34