Nikon COOLPIX P500 User Manual page 41

_1_ Formatting a Memory Card
If the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned
on, the memory card must be formatted before use, Note that
formatting (_200) permanently deletes all pictures and
other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of a ny
data you wish to keep he.re _rmatting 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.
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it (_200) with this camera,
_1_ The Write Protect Switch
When the memory card switch is in the "Lock" position, data
cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card, If you
want to record data, delete data or format the memory card,
and the switch is in the "Lock" position, slide the switch to its
original position to unlock it,
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 f_m the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. _ilure to observe this
precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the 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 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 corrosive gases.
27