Nikon D3300 - Manual (Page 42)

22 Introduction
A Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, turn the camera off
and open the battery-chamber cover. Press
the battery latch in the direction shown by
the arrow to release the battery and then
remove the battery by hand.
A Formatting Memory Cards
If this is the first time the memory card will
be used in the camera or if the card has been
formatted in another device, select Format
memory card in the setup menu and follow
the on-screen instructions to format the card
(
0 234). Note that this permanently deletes
any data the card may contain. Be sure to
copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer
before proceeding.
D Memory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do
not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or
remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to
the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct
sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a computer.