Nikon S640 - Manual (Page 35)

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Inserting Memory Cards
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B
Formatting a Memory Card
If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned
on, the memory card must be formatted before use.
Note that
formatting (A 129) permanently deletes all data on the
memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to
keep before formatting the memory card.
To format the memory card, use the rotary multi selector to choose
Yes and press the k button. When the confirmation dialog is
displayed, choose
Format and press the k button to start formatting.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting
is complete.
• When you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera for the first
time, be sure to format it ( A 129) with this camera.
B
The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be
written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch
is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the
“write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format
the memory card.
B
Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution 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 use a computer to format the memory card.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.
• 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, dust, or to corrosive gases.
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
No
Yes
Write protect switch