Nikon D300 User Manual page 82

d6: File Number Sequence
When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding
one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file
numbering continues from the last number used when a new
folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory
card is inserted in the camera.
On
(default)
Off
RESET Reset
Description
When a new folder is created, the memory card
formatted, or a new memory card inserted in the
camera, file numbering continues from the last number
used or from the largest file number in the current
folder, whichever is higher. Ifa photograph is taken
when the current folder contains a photograph
numbered 9999, a new folder will be created
automatically and file numbering will begin again from
0001.
File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is
created, the memory card is formatted, or a new
memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that a
new folder is created automatically ifa photograph is
taken when the current folder contains 999
photographs.
taken is assigned a file number by adding one to the
largest file number in the current folder. If the folder is
empty, file numbering is reset to 0001.
_I_ File Number Sequence
If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999
photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button
will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose [Reset]
for Custom Setting d6 ([File number sequence]) and then either format
the current memory card or insert a new memory card.
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