Nikon D7100 Product Manual - Page 60

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 (0 203). 1 X Turn the camera on. 2 Press the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons. Hold the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons down simultaneously until a flashing C (format) appears in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder. If two memory cards are inserted, the card in Slot 1 (0 31) will be selected; you can choose the card in Slot 2 by rotating the main command dial. To exit without formatting the memory card, wait until C stops flashing (about six seconds) or press any button other than the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons. O (Q) button Z (Q) button 3 Press the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons again. Press the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons together a second time while C is flashing 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. A See Also See page 262 for information on formatting memory cards using the Format memory card option in the setup menu. 32