10First StepsInserting Memory Cards1 Confirm that the camera is offThe power-on lamp should be off.2 Open the memory card slot coverPictures are stored on the camera’s 13.5 MB internal memory or on removableSecure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on compatible memorycards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 101).If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back anddeleted from, the camera’s internal memory. Formatting ( 98) affects inter-nal memory only.If a memory card is inserted, the card is used for recording, playback, and de-letion. Formatting affects only the memory card, not internal memory. Thememory card must be removed from the camera before internal memorycan be formatted or used to record, delete, or view pictures.To insert a memory card:4 Close the memory card slot cover3 Insert the memory cardInsert the memory card as shown in the label at theentrance to the memory card slot.Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card ter-minals first. Inserting thecard upside down or back-wards could damage thecamera or the card. Checkto be sure the card is in thecorrect orientation.TerminalsDirectionof insertion
