Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

 

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera

 

off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off.

 

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

 

and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card

 

2. The card can then be removed by hand.

 

j Formatting Memory Cards

 

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be

 

formatted before use. Note that formatting permanently

Card is not formatted.

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

 

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

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formatting the memory card.

Format

Use the multi selector to choose [Format] and press d. The

 

screen shown at right will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] again and press d.

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

•The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S200, be sure to format them (c 110).

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. Unlock by sliding the

 

switch to the “write” position.

 

jMemory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital 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 pre- caution 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 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 or to corrosive gases.

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