Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

 

Before removing memory cards, turn the cam-

 

era off and confirm that the power-on and indi-

 

cator lamps are off. Open the battery-chamber/

 

memory card slot cover and press the card in (1)

 

to partially eject the card (2). The card can then

 

be removed by hand.

 

j Formatting Memory Cards

 

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be

 

formatted before use (c 125). Note that formatting per-

Card is not formatted

manently deletes all pictures and other data on the mem-

 

ory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to

Format

keep before formatting the memory card.

No

Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Format] and press d. The

screen shown at right will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] again and press d.

•Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formatting is complete.

•The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S7c, be sure to format them with [Format] (c 125).

jThe Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect Write protect switch switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the

memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

Steps First

jMemory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

•Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this pre- caution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card.

-Eject the memory card

-Remove the battery

-Turn off the camera

-Disconnect the AC adapter

•Do not disassemble or modify.

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

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

•Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

•Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.

•Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.

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