Nikon 17002, D70-series Inserting Memory Cards, Format the memory card, Steps, Introduction-First

Introduction—First

Inserting Memory Cards

Photographs are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (available separately).

1Insert a memory card

1.1 Turn the camera off before inserting or re- moving memory cards. Unlatch (￿) and open (￿) the memory card cover.

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Steps

1.2Insert the card as shown at right. The eject button will pop up and the memory card access lamp will light for about a second. Close the memory card slot cover.

Inserting Memory Cards

Confirm that the memory card is in the orienta- tion shown. Attempting to insert cards upside down or backward could damage the camera or card. Do not use force.

Front

Direction of Front insertion

Terminals

2Format the memory card

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all photographs and other data they may contain. Be sure all data you wish to keep have been copied to another storage device before formatting the card.

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Turn camera on and press(

and ) buttons simultaneously for

about 2 seconds untilblinks in

control panel and viewfinder.

Pressbuttons again.* Do not turn camera off or remove battery or memory card until formatting is complete and control panel shows number of exposures remaining.

* Press any other button to exit without formatting memory card.

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