31Inserting a CF Card1 Before You BeginThe EOS D30 stores pictures on a CompactFlash (CF) card.The camera can use either Type 1 or Type 2 CF cards.1 Open the cover. Slide the cover in the direction shown bythe arrow, and open it as shown in thediagram.2 Insert the CF card. With the CF card label side (the side withthe printed mark) facing toward the rearof the camera, slide the card in thedirection of the mark, into the slot.The Eject button pops out.3 Close the cover. Close the cover and slide it in the directionshown by the arrow until it clicks shut.Removing a CF Card1 Open the cover. Set the Main Switch to 〈OFF〉. Check that the “ ” message is notshown on the LCD panel. Make sure the access lamp is off (17), and open the cover.2 Remove the CF card. Press the Eject button.The CF card is ejected. Close the cover. Never do any of the following while the access lamp is blinking (the “ ” and“ ” messages are shown on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder), or yourisk destroying image data or even damaging the camera itself.• Never shake the camera or subject it to impact.• Never open the CF card slot cover. • Never remove the CF card.• Never open the battery cover. • Never remove the battery. You cannot use the menu screen or play back recorded images while image datais being written onto the CF card. If the “Processing…” message (137) appearswhen you press the 〈MENU〉 or the button, check that the access lamp (17)is off before you press the button again. If you insert a CF card that is unformatted or contains corrupt data, the LCDpanel will display the message “ ”. If this happens, refer to “Formattinga CF Card” (109) for instructions.markEject button Label side
