Inserting Memory Cards - Nikon CoolPix S3 User Manual

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or
on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on compat-
ible memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" (
If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and
deleted from, the camera's internal memory. Formatting (
nal memory only.
If a memory card is inserted, the card is used for recording, playback, and de-
letion. Formatting affects only the memory card, not internal memory. The
memory card must be removed from the camera before internal memory
can be formatted or used to record, delete, or view pictures.
To insert a memory card:
1
Confi rm that the power-on lamp is off
Inserting Memory Cards
Turn the camera off before inserting or removing
memory cards.
2
Insert the memory card
Open the memory card slot cover ( ) and slide the memory card in termi-
nals fi rst until it clicks into place ( ).
Inserting Memory Cards
Check to be sure the card is in the correct orienta-
tion. Inserting the card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the card.
Before inserting the card, make sure that it is un-
locked. If the card is locked, pictures can not be
recorded, deleted, or edited and the card can not
be formatted.
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79) affects inter-
Terminals
Direction
of insertion
Lock switch