Nikon D5100 Insert a Memory Card, Turn the camera off, 1Turn the camera off, 3 Insert the memory card, 2 Open the card slot cover

Insert a Memory Card

The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately;

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1Turn the camera off.

AInserting and Removing Memory Cards

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.

2 Open the card slot cover.

Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the card slot (w).

3 Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds. Close the memory card slot cover.

DInserting Memory Cards

Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards	Access lamp
could damage the camera or the card. Check to be
sure the card is in the correct orientation.

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If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 22.

ARemoving Memory Cards

After confirming that the access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).

AThe Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write” position.

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Write-protect switch

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