Nikon D800, D800E See Also, ASee Also, D Memory Cards, A No Memory Card, Format memory card, A The Write Protect Switch

	D Memory 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.
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	• Do not expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
	• Do not format memory cards in a computer.
	A The Write Protect Switch
	SD memory cards are equipped with a	GB
	write protect switch to prevent	16
	accidental loss of data. When this switch	Write-protect switch
	is in the “lock” position, the memory
	card can not be formatted and photos
	can not be deleted or recorded (a warning will be displayed in the
	monitor if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory
	card, slide the switch to the “write” position.
	A No 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-EL15
	battery and no memory card inserted, S
	will be displayed in the control panel.

ASee Also

See page 326 for information on formatting memory cards using the Format memory card option in the setup menu.

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