Note • Insert the SmartMedia memory card in the correct direction. Do not insert it at an angle.

The camera will not turn on when the card door is open.

Removing Card

q Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the card door.

See “Turning on the Camera” (p.41)

w Press the button and pull the

SmartMedia memory card straight out of the slot.

Pressing the button will cause the SmartMedia memory card to pop out a little. Then, pull it straight out of position.

e Close the card door.

Important

Note • Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded

or erased. The data stored on the card could be lost or damaged.

When the SmartMedia memory card has been removed, place it in the antistatic case supplied or other protective cover.

1

Getting Started

Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card

Before using a new SmartMedia memory card or a SmartMedia memory card that has been used on another device (such as a PC), you need to format (initialize) it with the camera.

Important

Note

Formatting will erase all the files recorded on the SmartMedia memory card (including protected files).

Do not format SmartMedia memory cards on a PC.

The SmartMedia formatted by other devices may not be used.

33

Page 35
Image 35
Ricoh RDC-5300 manual Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card, Removing Card, Close the card door