Nikon 4200 - Manual (Page 21)

11
Fi
rst Ste
p
s
Formatting Memory Cards
Memory cards must be formatted using the COOLPIX4200 before first use. For infor-
mation on formatting memory cards, see Format Memory/Card (
119) in the setup
menu.
Removing Memory Cards
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data
when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn
the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is
off.
Do not open the memory card slot cover while
the power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot
cover and press the memory card to partially eject the
card. The card can then be removed by hand.
• Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due cau-
tion when removing memory cards.
Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
• 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 in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.
The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of
data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted,
or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, de-
leting, or editing pictures or when transferring pictures to a computer.
Write protect switch
When the memory card is locked,
pictures can be played back but can
not be recorded, deleted, edited, or
transferred using the
( ) but-
ton on the camera, and the card can
not be formatted.