File Number Sequence - Nikon D3000 User Manual

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.
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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
On
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.
formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that a new
Off
folder is created automatically ifa photograph is taken when the current folder
contains 999 photographs.
Creates a new folder and resets file numbering to 0001 with the next photograph
RESET Reset
taken.
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 File number sequence and then either format the current
memory card or insert a new memory card.
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