Formatting Memory Cards - Nikon COOLPIX S80 User Manual

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Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed when the camera is
turned on, the memory card must be formatted before
use (A 156). 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.
Tap Yes to format. When the confirmation dialog is
displayed, tap Yes. To start formatting, tap OK.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting
is complete.
• Be sure to use the COOLPIX S80 to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first
time they are inserted into this camera (A 156).
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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.
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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:
- Take out the battery or memory card
- 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 shock.
• 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 corrosive gases.
Inserting Memory Cards
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
Yes No
Write protect switch
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