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Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the memory card slot cover. Press the memory card lightly (1) to release it. Once released, pull the memory card out carefully (2).

jFormatting Memory Cards

 

 

 

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If the message at right is displayed when the power is

 

on, the memory card must be formatted (c 98)

 

Card is not formatted.

before use.

 

 

Note that formatting permanently deletes all pic-

 

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tures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to

 

Format

make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before

 

 

beginning formatting.

 

 

To begin formatting, press the multi selector G or H to choose [Format] and then press d.

Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete.

The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L11 or COOLPIX L10, be sure to format them (c 98).

jThe Write Protect Switch

Write protect switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write pro-

 

 

 

tect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or

 

 

 

deleted and the memory card cannot be format-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ted when this switch is in the “Lock” position.

 

 

 

jMemory Cards

Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.

Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are 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.

-Eject the memory card

-Remove the battery

-Turn off the camera

-Disconnect the AC adapter

Do not disassemble or modify.

Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.

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

Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high tem- peratures.

Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.

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Shooting for Preparation