Nikon L12 - Manual (Page 27)

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Inserting Memory Cards
Preparati
on for Shoot
ing
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and make sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor are off before
opening the memory card slot cover. Press the
memory card lightly (
) to release it. Once
released, pull the memory card out carefully ( ).
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Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed the memory card must
be formatted (c 102) before use.
Note that
formatting permanently deletes all pictures and
other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any
pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
Use the multi selector G or H to choose [Format] and
press d. The screen shown at right will be displayed. To
start formatting, choose [Format] again and press d.
•
Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until format-
ting is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L12, be
sure to format them (c 102).
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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” posi-
tion. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.
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Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written to or deleted
from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this pre-
caution 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 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 or to corrosive gases.
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Format
Card is not formatted.
Write protect switch