Format The Memory Card - Nikon D5000 User Manual

Format the Memory Card
Memory cards must be formatted after being used or formatted in other devices.
Format the card as described below.
_I_ Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting memory cardspermanently deletesanydata theymaycontain. Be sure to copy any
photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (_ 134).
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Turn the camera on. Power switch
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Display format options.
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
Highlight Format memory card in the setup
menu and press I_. For more information on
using the menus, see page 13.
MENU b utton
Highlight Yes.
To exit without formatting the memory card,
highlight No and press _).
Press _).
The message at right will be displayed while
the card is formatted. Do notremove the
memory card or remove or disconnect the
power source until formatting is complete.
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