Nikon L5 manual Removing Memory Cards, Formatting Memory Cards, Write Protect Switch

Inserting Memory Cards

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Card is not formatted

Format

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Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp is off before opening the battery- chamber cover. Press the memory card lightly ( ) to release it. Once released, pull the memory card out carefully ( ).

jFormatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed when the power is on, the memory card must be formatted (c 98) before use. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before beginning format- ting.

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 L5, be sure to format them with [Format] (c 98).

Preparation for Shooting

jThe Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect Write protect switch switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the

memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “Lock” position.

jMemory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.

•Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, remove the batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter during formatting or while data are being written to or deleted from the mem- ory card.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the camera or memory card.

•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 temperatures.

•Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.

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