Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

 

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off

 

and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor

1 2

are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

 

cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the

 

card. Remove the card (2), being careful not to bend

 

it.

 

B Formatting Memory Cards

 

If the message shown on the right is displayed, the memory card

Card is not formatted.

must be formatted before use. Note that formatting permanently

Format card?

deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure

 

to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting

Yes

the memory card.

No

To format, use the multi selector to select Yes and press k. The

confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k.

Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.

The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the camera, be sure to format them using this camera (A100).

B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.

Write protect switch

Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card

 

 

 

cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.

 

 

 

Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

 

 

 

B Memory Cards

 

 

 

Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

Do not perform the following during formatting, while data

is 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:

-Insert or remove the card

-Remove the batteries

-Turn off the camera

-Disconnect the AC adapter

Do not format the memory card using a computer.

Do not disassemble or modify.

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

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 temperatures.

Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

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Nikon COOLPIXL22BLK, L21 Removing Memory Cards, Inserting Memory Cards, Formatting Memory Cards, Write Protect Switch