Format Memory/Format Card - Nikon COOLPIX S6400 Reference Manual

Format Memory/Format Card

Tap F M z (setup menu) M Format memory/Format card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data
that has been deleted cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important images to a
computer before formatting.
Formatting the Internal Memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory
card from the camera. The Format memory option
is displayed in the setup menu.
Formatting Memory Cards
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the
Format card option is displayed in the setup menu.
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Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
• Album icon settings (E10) are reset to their default settings (number icons) when the internal
memory or memory card is formatted.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during
formatting.
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.
Format memory
All images will
be deleted! OK?
Yes No
Format card
All images will
be deleted! OK?
Yes No
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