36sFormat the Memory CardMemory cards must be formatted before first use or after beingused or formatted in other devices.1 Turn the camera on.2 Press the I (Q) and O(Q) buttons.Hold the I (Q) and O (Q)buttons down simultaneouslyuntil a flashing C appearsin the shutter-speed displaysin the top control panel andviewfinder. If two memorycards are inserted, the card tobe formatted is shown by aflashing icon. By default, theprimary card slot (0 95) willbe selected; you can choosethe secondary slot by rotatingthe main command dial. To exit without formatting thememory card, wait until C stops flashing (about sixseconds) or press any button other than the I (Q) andO (Q) buttons.D Formatting Memory CardsFormatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain.Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to acomputer before proceeding (0 263).O (Q) button I (Q) button
