Inserting Memory Cards

Formatting Memory Cards

Memory cards must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see “The SET-UP Menu: Format memory/card” (Q106, 107).

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot cover and press the memory card to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand.

Memory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.

•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 in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures.

•Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.

The Write Protect Switch

SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, pictures or sounds can not be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when recording, deleting, or editing pictures or sounds.

Write protect switch

When card is locked, pictures or sounds can be played back but can not be re- corded, deleted, edited, or transferred using the camera I(V) button.

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