Nikon S6200 - Manual (Page 34)

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
1
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor are off and open the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover.
• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the
cover.
2
Insert the memory card.
• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into
place.
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Inserting the Memory Card
Inserting the memory card upside down or
backwards could damage the camera and the
memory card. Be sure to check that the memory
card is in the correct orientation.
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
Memory card slot
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Formatting Memory Cards
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.
• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted.
If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer
before formatting.
• To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select
Format card in the setup menu ( A 88).
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Notes About Memory Cards
See “Memory Cards” ( F5) and the documentation included with your memory card for more
information.