3↑.1 turn the camera off
turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.
3↑.2 open the memory card slot cover
open the card slot cover as shown at right.
read battery warnings
read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.
before removing the batteries
before removing the batteries, make sure that the camera is off and that the flash-ready lamp is out. failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera or memory card or in loss of data or stored settings.
alternative power sources
to power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the camera is connected to a computer, we recommend the eh-53 ac adapter (available separately
80).3↑.3 insert the memory card
holding the camera with the monitor toward you, slide the card in face up until it is firmly seated in the contacts at the back of the slot.
3↑.4 close the card-slot cover
fold the eject button over and close the memory card slot cover.
closing the memory card slot cover
fold the eject button over before closing the memory card slot cover. if the eject button is upright when the cover is closed, closing the cover may partially eject the card, causing errors when the camera is turned on.
formatting memory cards
"formatting" is the term used to describe the action of permanently erasing all data from a memory card to make room for more pictures. the memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. other memory cards, however, must be formatted before first use. for information on formatting memory cards, see "the setup menu: formatting memory cards" (
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