Removing Memory Cards - Nikon Coolpix P50 User Manual

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off
and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are
off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2.
The card can then be removed by hand.
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Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use (A 113). Note that formatting permanently
deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to
make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the
memory card.
Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and press k. A confirmation
dialog is displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] and press k.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until
formatting is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P50, be sure to
format them (A 113) with this camera.
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The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card
cannot be formatted when this switch is in the "lock" position.
Unlock by sliding the switch to the "write" position.
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Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• 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:
- Eject the memory card
- Remove the batteries
- Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• 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.
Inserting Memory Cards
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Card is not formatted.
Format card?
No
Yes
Write protect switch
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