3Insert the memory card.

SD memory cards: Holding the card as shown, slide it into the SD card slot until it clicks into place. The green access lamp will light briefly.

CompactFlash memory cards: Insert the card into the CompactFlash card slot with the front label toward the monitor (q).

When the memory card is fully inserted, the eject button will pop up (w) and the

s green access lamp will light briefly.

GB

16

Access lamp

GB

16

Eject button

DInserting Memory Cards

Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting 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.

SD memory card

Direction of insertion for

left (SD)

GB

16

card slot

 

 

Front label

CompactFlash card

Direction of

 

insertion for

GB

right (Com-

pactFlash)

16

card slot

 

 

Front label

4Close the card slot cover.

If this is the first time the memory card will be used after being used or formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 32.

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Nikon D800EFXBODY Insert the memory card, Close the card slot cover, Green access lamp will light briefly, SD memory card