Insert A Memory Card - Nikon D5100 Reference Manual

Insert a Memory Card

The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately;
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1
Turn the camera off.
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Inserting and Removing Memory Cards
Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.
2
Open the card slot cover.
Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the
card slot (w).
3
Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide
it in until it clicks into place. The memory card
access lamp will light for a few seconds. Close
the memory card slot cover.
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Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the card. Check to be
sure the card is in the correct orientation.
If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card
has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 22.
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Removing Memory Cards
After confirming that the access lamp is off, turn the camera
off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in
to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).
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The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to
prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the
"lock" position, the memory card can not be formatted and
photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if
you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory
card, slide the switch to the "write" position.
Front
Access lamp
Write-protect switch
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