Removing Memory Cards - Nikon COOLPIX P5100 User Manual

Inserting Memory Cards
Write protect switch
TLock
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CD
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
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Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use
(~
131). Note that
formatting permanently
deletes all pictures
and other data on the memory card. Be sure to
make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the
memory card.
Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and press
®.
The confirmation
dialog will be displayed. To start forma ting, c oose [Format] and press
®.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until
formatting is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX PSlOO, be sure
to format them (~ 131) with this camera.
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The Write Protect Switch
so
memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card
cannot be formatted when this switch is in the "lock" pOSition.
Unlock by sliding the switch to the "write" position.
Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off
and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the
card in
CD
to partially eject the card
0.
The card can
then be removed by hand.
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Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• 00 not perform the following 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
• 00 not disassemble or modify.
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no drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
• 00 not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• 00 not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• 00
not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures
• 00
not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.
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