![](/images/new-backgrounds/1288582/28858241x1.webp)
Inserting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Memory cards must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see "The Setup Menu: Format memory/card" (Q93).
Removing Memory Cards
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the
Memory Cards
•Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
•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 in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures.
•Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.
The Write Protect Switch
SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the "lock" position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, deleting, or editing pictures.
Write protect switch
When card is locked, pictures can be played back but can not be recorded, deleted, edited, or transferred using the camera a (V) button (Q 76).
First Steps
11