Nikon D300S (Body Only), D300s user manual Memory Cards, Write Protect Switch, No Memory Card

When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings.

DMemory Cards

•Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

•Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory 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 computer. 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 precaution could damage the card.

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

AThe Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a
write protect switch to prevent
accidental loss of data. When this switch
is in the “lock” position, photos can not	Write-protect switch
be recorded or deleted and the memory

card can not be formatted. To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write” position.

ANo Memory Card

If no memory card is inserted, the control panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL3e battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel.

ASee Also

See page 301 for information on formatting memory cards using the Format memory card option in the setup menu.

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