The internal memory and memory card
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The card is a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera.
Pictures recorded to the card can be easily erased on the camera or processed
using a computer. The number of recordable images can be increased by
exchanging the card for one with a larger capacity.
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Index area
You can use this space to write the contents of the card.
2
Contact area
The part where the data transferred from the camera
enters the card.
Compatible cards
xD-Picture Card (16 – 512 MB)
1
Make sure the camera is turned
off.
• The power lamp is off.
• The monitor is off.
• The lens barrier is closed.
2
Open the battery compartment/
card cover.
Card basics
Note
• This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was
formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to
format the card on this camera.
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“Formatting the internal memory or a card”
(P. 80)
Inserting and removing the card
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Monitor
Power lamp
Battery compartment/
card cover
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