Nikon 25438 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Inserting Memory Cards
First Steps
7 Highlight Yes.
8 Format card. Do not turn camera off or
open the battery-chamber cover or
memory card slot cover until formatting is
complete and setup menu is displayed.
B Memory Cards
Format memory cards in the camera before first use.
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:
- Take out the battery or memory card
- Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
Do not expose to heat, water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
B Formatting Memory Cards
Use the camera Format memory card option to format memory cards. Performance may drop if
cards are formatted in a computer.
D The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent
accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “LOCK” position,
photos cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be
formatted.
Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.
Format memorycard
All pictureson
memory cardwill
be deleted.OK?
No
Yes
Format memorycard
All pictureson
memory cardwill
be deleted.OK?
No
Yes
Formatting memorycard.
Write-
p
rotect switch