Inserting Memory Cards

jFormatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (c 105).

Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make cop- ies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Card is not formatted

Format

No

To format the memory card, press the multi selector G to choose [Format] 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 S9, be sure to format them with [Format] (c 105).

jRemoving Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on and indicator lamps are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand.

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 memory cards.

Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove the battery during format- ting or while data are being written to or deleted from the memory card.

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

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Nikon COOLPIXS9 manual Inserting Memory Cards, Formatting Memory Cards, Removing Memory Cards, Write Protect Switch

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