Nikon COOLPIX-P100 User Manual download pdf (Page 37)

Inserting Memory Cards

First Steps

B Formatting a Memory Card

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

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

formatting (A166) permanently deletes all data on the

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

keep before formatting the memory card.

To format, use the multi selector to choose Ye s and press the k

button. 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 (A166) with this camera.

B The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a 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.

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following operations 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.

Card is not formatted.

Format card?

Yes

Write protect switch

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Nikon COOLPIX-P100 User Manual Page 37