Optimus L100 user manual Removing Memory Cards, Inserting Memory Cards, Formatting Memory Cards

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor

are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot	1 2
cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the
card. Remove the card 2, being careful not to bend it.
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be	Card is not formatted.
formatted before use (A 106). Note that formatting permanently	Format card?
deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure
to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting	No
the memory card.	Yes

Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k.

•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 camera, be sure to format them using this camera (A106).

First Steps

B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.	Write protect 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.
B Memory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

•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:

-Insert or remove the card

-Remove the batteries

-Turn off the camera

-Disconnect the AC adapter

•Do not format the memory card using a computer.

•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, dust, or to corrosive gases. 19