Nikon Coolpix P90 User Manual page 35

Inserting Memory Cards
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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 (0147) permanently deletes all data on the
memory card. Be sure
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make copies of any picrures you wish to
keep before formatting the melllOry card
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.
• 00 I,ot turn the camera off. or open the battery-chamber/rnemory cald slot cover ulltil formattilig
is complete.
• When you insert memory cards used
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othel' devices into this camera for the first time, be sure to
format them (0]147) with this camera.
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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,
Write protect switch
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Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital mer'nory cards.
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not perform the follOWing operations during formattillg, 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 modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or suong physical shocks.
• 00 not touch the metal ternlinals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• 00 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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