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HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide 14
The number of photos a memory card can store depends on the memory
card’s storage capacity and the settings that you choose for each photo. The
number is a conservative estimate, so you might find that you can take more
photos than it indicates.
You can also check the status of the memory card using the memory card
indicator on the color LCD. For example, you can see from the indicator in the
graphic that the memory card is more than half full.
Formatting a Memory Card
Most CompactFlash memory cards are already formatted when you buy
them. But if you buy a memory card that has not been formatted, you need to format it before you can use it in the
camera.
To format a memory card:
To format a memory card:To format a memory card:
To format a memory card:
1. Insert the memory card and turn the camera on. The camera can be in any mode.
If the memory card is not formatted, the color LCD displays a message asking if you want to format the memory
card.
2. Press the Format
FormatFormat
Format button (left soft key).
The camera formats the memory card.
Memory card indicator