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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 (0 239). 1 Turn the camera on. 2 s Press the I (Q) and O (Q) buttons. Hold the I (Q) and O (Q) buttons down simultaneously until a blinking C (format) appears in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel O (Q) button I (Q) button and viewfinder. If two memory cards are inserted, the card to be formatted is shown by a flashing icon. By default, the primary card slot (0 89) 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 I (Q) and O (Q) buttons. 32