Canon EOS RP, Advanced User'S Manual

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Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card
Formatting the Card
If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera
or computer, format the card with this camera (
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367).
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The number of possible shots varies depending on the remaining capacity of
the card, the settings of image quality, ISO speed, etc.
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Setting [
z
: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent you from
forgetting to insert a card (
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182).
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When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are
being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being
transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery cover compartment. Also,
never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking.
Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or striking the camera.
• Unplugging and connecting a power cord (when household power outlet
accessories (sold separately) are used) .
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If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not start
from 0001 (
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363).
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If a card-related error message is displayed on the screen, remove and
reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer images on the card to a computer, transfer all the images
and then format the card with the camera (
=
367). The card may then return
to normal.
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Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. Do not
expose the contacts to dust or water. If smudges adhere to the contacts,
contact failure may result.
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Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used. (Card error will be displayed.)
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Use of UHS-II microSDHC/SDXC cards with a microSD to SD adapter is not
recommended. When using UHS-II cards, use SDHC/SDXC cards.