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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 (
1
) to release it. Once
released, pull the memory card out carefully (
2
).
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Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed when the power is
on, the memory card must be formatted (
before use.
Note that
formatting permanently deletes all pic-
tures
and other data on the memory card. Be sure to
make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before
beginning formatting.
To begin formatting, press the multi selector
G
or
H
to choose [Format] and
then press
d
.
Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until
formatting is complete.
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the
COOLPIX L11 or COOLPIX L10, be sure to format them (
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The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write pro-
tect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or
deleted and the memory card cannot be format-
ted when this switch is in the “Lock” 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 precaution 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 tem-
peratures.
• Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.
1
2
No
Format
Card is not formatted.
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Write protect switch
