Protecting Photographs From Deletion - Nikon D780 Reference Manual

Protecting Photographs from Deletion

In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the Q / g ( U )
button can be used to protect photographs from accidental
deletion. Protected files cannot be deleted using the O ( Q )
button or the [Delete] item in the playback menu. Note that
protected images will be deleted when the memory card is
formatted ( 0 656).
To protect a photograph:
1
Select an image.
Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom
or highlight it in the thumbnail list.
2
Press the Q / g ( U ) button.
The photograph will be marked with
a P icon. To remove protection from
the photograph so that it can be
deleted, display the photograph or
highlight it in the thumbnail list and
then press the Q / g ( U ) button.
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