Nikon CoolPix 950 Reference Manual

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- 27 -CONCEPTPRACTICEAUTOF O R M A TI M A G E S W I L LB E D E L E T E D !W A R N I N G ! A L LF O R M A TN OFormatting Memory CardsCompact flash-memory cards must be formatted before they canbe used in the camera. You can also format cards to erase allfolders and photographs. When memory cards are formatted, alldata on the card are permanently deleted; be sure to copy to acomputer any files you would like to keep.The Card Format option is available in all modes. To format a cardin playback mode, select SET UP in the playback menu (see “ThePlayback Menu”) and then follow steps 2-4, below. To format amemory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these steps:1 Press the MENU button. The menu forthe chosen mode will be displayed.2 Using the zoom buttons, highlightFORMAT.3 Press the shutter-release button to dis-play the menu shown at right.The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu4 Using the zoom buttons, highlight FOR-MAT, then press the shutter-release but-ton to begin formatting. The messageshown at right will be displayed while thecard is formatted. Do not remove the cardfrom the camera while formatting is inprogress, as this could damage the card.To return to the previous menu without formatting the card,highlight NO or BK and press the shutter-release button. PressMENU to return to shooting or playback mode without formattingthe memory card.