AFormatting Memory Cards

If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 211). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card

s may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding.

ARemoving Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and confirm that the memory card access lamp is off, then open the memory card slot/connector cover and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w). Care should be taken to prevent the card popping from the camera when ejected.

DMemory Cards

•Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a com- puter. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

•Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

•Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

•Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this pre- caution could damage the card.

•Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

•Do not format memory cards in a computer.

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