Nikon D700 User Manual page 69

Formatting Memory Cards
Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card
as described below.
Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may con rain.
Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a
computer before proceeding (pg. 238).
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Turn the camera on.
Power switch
2
3
Press the F0_buttons.
Hold the F0_ (MODE and _)
buttons down simultaneously
for approximately two
seconds.
button MODE b utton
A blinking For will appear in the shutter-speed displays in
the control panel and viewfinder. To exit without formatting
the memory card, wait six seconds (the default setting) until
For stops blinking or press any button other than the _0_
(MODE and _) buttons.
Press the _0_ buttons again.
Press the _0_ (MODE and _) buttons together a second time
while _:o r is blinking to format the memory card. Do not
remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power
source during formatting.
When formatting is complete, the control panel and
viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be
recorded at current settings.
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