Nikon COOLPIX P100 User Manual page 37

_1_ Formatting a Memory Card
If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned
on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that
formatting (_ 166) permanently deletes all data on the
memory card, Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to
keep before formatting the memory card.
To format, use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the _)
button. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Format
and press the _) button to start formatting.
• Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting
is complete.
• When you insert memory cards used in other devices into this camera for the first time, be sure to
format them (_166) with this camera.
k_ The Write Protect Switch
Memory cads are equipped with a write p_tect 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.
Write protect switch
_1_ Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following operations 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 battery
Turn off the camera
Disconnect the AC adapter
Do not use a computer to format the memory card.
Do not disassemble or modi_.
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.
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