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When formatting is complete, the control panel and
viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be
recorded at
current settings.
~ Memory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Turn
the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do w:::- .... ~ ..
not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or ~
remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to
the camera or card.
•
Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do
not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do
not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this
precaution
could damage the card.
• Do
not expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
B The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a ~ C .~~
::~~~~~~:~I~:~:~t~~t:~ ~~:~ntthiS switch <~ P?~~
is in the "lock" position, photos can not Write-protect switch
be recorded or deleted and the memory
card can not be formatted. To unlock the memory card, slide the switch
to the "write" position.
B1 No Memory Card
If no memory card is inserted, the control p: 2 S FS.O
panel and viewfinder will show (- E- J. If the Ll
camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL3e Ie .J l' @~(- E -l}
battery and no memory card inserted, [- E-) NORMI IYflA .
will be displayed in the control panel. (-n
B See Also
See page 301 for information on formatting memory cards using the
Format memory card option in the setup menu.
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