Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting Memory Cards

The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards. See “Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 144) for a list of compatible cards.

First Steps

1 Turn the camera off

2 Open the memory card slot cover

A yellow notice detailing memory card insertion is placed in the memory card slot at shipment. Re- move the notice and read the instructions.

3 Insert a memory card

Check that the eject button is all the way down (￿) and then insert a memory card as shown in the label inside the memory card slot cover (￿).

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Inserting Memory Cards Insert memory cards termi- nals first. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation.

	Terminals
ofinsertion	Direction
	Front
	DO NOT INSERT:

down
Upside	Sideways

4 Close the memory card slot cover

Format Memory Cards Before First Use Memory cards must be formatted before first use. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” ( 112).

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