Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards |
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Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off |
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are off. Open the | ||
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cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the |
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card. Remove the card (2), being careful not to bend |
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it. |
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B Formatting Memory Cards |
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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 |
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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
•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 |
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cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. |
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Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position. |
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B Memory Cards |
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•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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