Nikon D100 Product Manual - Page 174

Menu Guide-The Setup Menu The Setup Menu 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: SET UP Format Warning! All images will be deleted NO YES ENTER OK 1 SET UP Format Warning! All images will be deleted NO YES ENTER OK Highlight Format (to exit without formatting card, press MENU button or highlight No and press multi selector to right) 2 SET UP Format Formatting Press button to start formatting. Formatting begins immediately. While formatting is in progress, the message shown above will be displayed. 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 162 ( and ) buttons ( 23).