Nikon 27698 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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The Setup Menu
Auto Off
Choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power
from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 minutes.
Regardless of the option chosen, the monitor will remain on for 3 minutes
when menus are displayed, and for 30 minutes when Loop is selected during
a slide show or the camera is powered by the supplied EH-63 AC adapter (if
the AC adapter is used when the video cable is connected, video output will
continue after the monitor has turned off). If the sliding lens cover is open,
the monitor can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button halfway,
pressing the
button to select playback mode, pressing the button to
display the camera menus, or by selecting another mode. If the lens cover is
closed, the camera will turn off and can only be reactivated by opening the
lens cover or pressing the button to start playback.
Format Memory /
Format Card
If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and for-
mats internal memory. Otherwise it is named Format card and formats the
memory card for use in the camera. Note that formatting permanently
deletes all data, including protected pictures and any other fi les that
may be present. Before formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pictures
to a computer ( 46–49).
The following options will be displayed if a memory card is inserted:
Option Description
Quick
format
Format applies only to areas in which data are stored. Faster than normal
format.
Format Entire memory or memory card is formatted.
A confi rmation dialog is displayed before formatting
begins. Select Format to format the storage device.
The message shown at right will be displayed; do
not turn the camera off, remove the battery or
memory card, or unplug the AC adapter while this
message is displayed.
Format Card
Format memory cards before fi rst use and reformat them regularly thereaf-
ter. Without regular formatting, performance will drop with use. Note that
memory cards can not be formatted when the battery is low.
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