Nikon D80 - Manual (Page 27)

15 Introduction: First Steps
Inserting Memory Cards
The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately).
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Insert a memory card.
1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the cam-
era off and open the card slot cover.
1.2 Slide the memory card in as shown at right until it clicks into
place. The memory card access lamp will light for about a
second. Close the memory card slot cover.
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1.3 Turn the camera on. If the control panel shows the number
of exposures remaining, the card is ready for use.
If the message shown at right is displayed in the monitor,
format the card as described in “Camera Error Messages
and Displays” ( 133).
The Access Lamp
Do not remove the battery or disconnect the power source while the memory card access lamp is lit.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the card.
The Write Protect Switch
SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent
accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position,
the camera will display a message to warn that photos can not
be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not be formatted.