Nikon COOLPIX S6400, Reference Manual

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Formatting Memory Cards
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.
• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted.
If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer
before formatting.
• To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera and select Format card in the setup
menu (
A
104).
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Notes About Memory Cards
See “Memory Cards” (
F
5) and the documentation included with your memory card for more
information.
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Gently push the memory card into the camera (
1
) to partially
eject the card, and then remove the card (
2
). Do not pull it at an
angle.
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High Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
caution when removing the battery or memory card.
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal
memory (approximately 78 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory
for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.