Nikon D70 manual Inserting Memory Cards

Introduction

Inserting Memory Cards

In place of film, the D70 uses CompactFlash or microdrive memory cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 192).

—First Steps

1 Turn the camera off

Turn the camera off before inserting or re- moving memory cards.

2 Open the card slot cover

Open the card slot cover as shown at right.

3 Insert a memory card

Insert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor (￿). When the memory card is fully inserted, the access lamp will light and the eject button will pop up (￿). Close the card slot cover.

Inserting Memory Cards

Insert the memory card terminals first. Insert- ing the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure that the card is in the correct orientation.

The memory card slot is on a slight angle (see illustration at right). Match the angle of the memory card slot when inserting cards.

Terminals Rear

label

Direction of

insertion

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