Inserting Memory Cards

7Highlight Yes.

Format memory card

All pictures on memory card will be deleted. OK?

No

Yes

8Format card. Do not turn camera off or open the battery-chamber cover or memory card slot cover until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed.

Format memory card

All pictures on memory card will

be delmemoryted. OK?

Formatting card.

No

Yes

First Steps

BMemory Cards

Format memory cards in the camera before first use.

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

-Take out the battery or memory card

-Turn off the camera

-Disconnect the AC adapter

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

Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.

Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

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

BFormatting Memory Cards

Use the camera Format memory card option to format memory cards. Performance may drop if cards are formatted in a computer.

DThe 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, photos cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted.

Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

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