F5Technical Notes and IndexB Remaining Battery ChargeIf you insert discharged batteries into the camera, the camera may indicate that the batteries haveadequate charge remaining. This is a characteristic of batteries.B RecyclingUsed batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Cover the battery terminals with plastic tape when recycling.Memory Cards• Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F20) for recommendedmemory cards.• Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card.• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.• Do not format the memory card using a computer.• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, besure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camerabefore using them with this camera.• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on thememory card. If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data toa computer before formatting.• If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the camera is turned on,the memory card must be formatted. If there is data on the memory card that you do not want todelete, select No and press the k button. Copy that data to a computer before formatting. Toformat the memory card, select Yes.• Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card, saving and deletingimages, and copying images to a computer, otherwise data or the memory card itself may bedamaged.- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the memory card orbatteries.- Do not turn off the camera.- Do not disconnect the AC adapter.