Nikon COOLPIX S9 - Manual (Page 31)

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Inserting Memory Cards
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Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use (c 105).
• Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures
and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make cop-
ies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the
memory card.
• To format the memory card, press the multi selector G to choose [Format] and press d.
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formatting
is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S9, be
sure to format them with [Format] (c 105).
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Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and
confirm that the power-on and indicator lamps are off.
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press
the card in to partially eject the card. The card can then be
removed by hand.
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The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect
switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the
memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in
the “lock” position.
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Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove the battery during format-
ting or while data are being written to or deleted from the memory card.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or
memory card.
• 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, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.
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Write protect switch