Figure 5-3. Format memory card screens (D300)
Here are the steps for formatting a memory card. See
Figure 5-2 (D300S) or Figure 5-3 (D300S). The D300S has
an extra step:
1. Select Format memory card from the Setup Menu.
2. There’s a difference between the two cameras so I’ll list
the steps for each.
▪ D300S: On the D300S, you’ll see a second screen
that asks you to select the card you want to format.
You’ll have a choice of SD or CF memory card
slots. Choose the one you want to format and scroll
to the right. You’ll need to repeat this action to
format the second slot.
▪ D300: Since the D300 only has one CF card, the
middle screen in Figure 5-2 will not show. Instead,
you’ll see the two screens shown in Figure 5-3.
Ignore this step and go directly to # 3.
3. Select Yes from the final screen with the big red
exclamation point and the warning that reads All images
or pictures will be deleted. OK?
4. Press the OK button.
Once you press the OK button, you’ll see two screens in
quick succession. The first will say Formatting memory card.
When the card has been successfully formatted, you’ll see a
final screen that says Formatting complete. Then the camera
switches back to the Setup Menu’s first screen. The card is
now formatted, and you can begin taking pictures.
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