Inserting Memory Cards

B Formatting a Memory Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned

 

Card is not formatted.

 

on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that

 

Format card?

 

formatting (A135) permanently deletes all data on the

 

 

 

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

 

No

 

keep before formatting the memory card.

 

Yes

 

Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton.

 

 

 

When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Format and

 

 

 

press the k button to start formatting.

 

 

 

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

When you insert memory cards used in other devices into this camera for the first time, be sure to format them (A135) with this camera.

BThe Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.

Write protect switch

When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be

 

 

 

written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is

 

 

 

in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

“write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format the

 

 

 

 

 

 

memory card.

 

 

 

First Steps

BMemory 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:

-Eject the memory card

-Remove the battery

-Turn off the camera

-Disconnect the AC adapter

Do not use a computer to format the 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, dust, or to corrosive gases.

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