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Inserting Memory Cards
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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
1
to partially eject the card
2
. The card can then be removed by hand.
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Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use (
110). Note that
formatting per-
manently deletes all pictures
and other data on the mem-
ory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to
keep before formatting the memory card.
Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Format] and press
d
. The
screen shown at right will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] again and press
d
.
•
Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formatting
is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S500, be
sure to format them (
110).
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The Write Protect Switch
SD 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.
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Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written to or deleted
from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this pre-
caution 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 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 or to corrosive gases.
Card is not formatted.
No
Format
Write protect switch
