Nikon Nikon COOLPIX, COOLPIXP100 user manual Formatting a Memory Card, Write Protect Switch

Inserting Memory Cards

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Yes

No

BFormatting a Memory Card

If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting (A166) permanently deletes all data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

To format, use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Format and press the kbutton to start formatting.

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

•When you insert memory cards used in other devices into this camera for the first time, be sure to format them (A166) with this camera.

BThe Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.	Write protect switch
When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be
written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the
switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the
switch to the “write” position to record or delete pictures,
or to format the memory card.

First Steps

BMemory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

•Do not perform the following operations 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:

-Eject the memory card

-Remove the battery

-Turn off the camera

-Disconnect the AC adapter

•Do not use a computer to format the memory card.

•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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