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

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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

Card is not formatted.

formatted before use (c 115). Note that formatting

Format card?

 

permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the

 

 

memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish

No

 

to keep before formatting the memory card.

Yes

 

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

confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] and press d.

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

The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S51c, be sure to format them (c 115).

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.

 

 

 

Steps First

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 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 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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