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Formatting a card: The first time you use a new memory card, take a
few seconds to format it by choosing the Format option on Setup Menu 1.
This step ensures that the card is properly prepared to record your pic-
tures. See the upcoming section "Setup Menu 1" for details.
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Removing a card: First, check the status of the memory card access
light, labeled in Figure 1-6. After making sure that the light is off, indicat-
ing that the camera has finished recording your most recent photo, turn
off the camera. Open the dual memory card/battery compartment door,
as shown in Figure 1-6. Depress
the memory card slightly until you
hear a little click and then let go.
The card pops halfway out of the
slot, enabling you to grab it by the
tail and remove it. Don't press the
gray battery release lever to the
left, or the battery will pop out.
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Handling cards: Don't touch the
gold contacts on the back of the
card. (See the left card in Figure
1-7.) When cards aren't in use,
store them in the protective cases
they came in or in a memory card
wallet. Keep cards away from
extreme heat and cold as well.
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Locking cards: The tiny switch on
the left side of the card, labeled
lock switch in Figure 1-7, enables you to lock your card, which prevents
any data from being erased or recorded to the card. Press the switch
toward the bottom of the card to lock the card contents; press it toward
the top of the card to unlock the data.
Exploring External Camera Controls
Scattered across your camera's exterior are a number of buttons, dials, and
switches that you use to change picture-taking settings, review and edit your
photos, and perform various other operations. Later chapters discuss all
your camera's functions in detail and provide the exact steps to follow to
access those functions. The next few sections provide just a basic introduc-
tion to the external controls.
Topside controls
Your virtual tour begins on the top-right side of the camera, as shown in
Figure 1-8.
Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land
Don't touch!
Lock switch
Figure 1-7:
Avoid touching the gold contacts
on the card.
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