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Memory Cards

Precautions for Use

•Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F19) for recommended memory cards.

•Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card.

•Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards.

Formatting

•	Do not format the memory card using a computer.
•	The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into
	this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new
	memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera.
•	Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and
	other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish
	to keep before formatting the memory card.
•	If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the
	camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data that you
	do not want to delete, select No. Copy the necessary data to a computer, etc. If you
	want to format the memory card, select Yes. The confirmation dialog will be
	displayed. To start formatting, press the kbutton.
•	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:
	-	Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the battery
		or memory card.
	-	Turn off the camera.
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		Disconnect the AC adapter.

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