345UTo begin formatting, choose a memory cardslot and select Yes. Note that formattingpermanently deletes all pictures and other dataon the card in the selected slot. Beforeformatting, be sure to make backup copies asrequired.Adjust the brightness of the monitor for playback, menus, and theinformation display.Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menuD During FormattingDo not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting.A Two-Button FormatMemory cards can also be formatted by pressing the O (Q) and I(Q) buttons for more than two seconds (0 36).Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menuOption DescriptionAutoWhen the monitor is on, monitor brightness is automaticallyadjusted according to ambient lighting conditions. Care shouldbe taken not to cover the ambient brightness sensor (0 6).ManualPress 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose highervalues for increased brightness, lower values for reducedbrightness.A See AlsoFor information on adjusting monitor brightness in live view, seepage 57.