19The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackB Formatting Memory Cards• 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.• 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 computerbefore formatting.• To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and selectFormat card in the setup menu (A104).B Notes About Memory CardsSee “Memory Cards” (F5) and the documentation included with your memory card for moreinformation.Removing Memory CardsTurn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and themonitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partiallyeject the card, and then remove the card (2). Do not pull it at anangle.B High Temperature CautionThe camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observecaution when removing the battery or memory card.Internal Memory and Memory CardsCamera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internalmemory (approximately 25 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memoryfor shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.
