21Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsRemoving Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera offand confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitorare off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slotcover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card2. The card can then be removed by hand.B Formatting Memory CardsIf the message at right is displayed, the memory card must beformatted before use (A 112). Note that formatting permanentlydeletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Besure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep beforeformatting the memory card.Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button.A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, chooseFormat and press the k button.• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover untilformatting is complete.• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera, be sure toformat them with this camera (A 112).B The Write Protect SwitchMemory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Whenthis switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to,or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock”position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” positionto record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card.• Be sure that the memory card’s write protect switch is in the“write” position when transmitting pictures from the memorycard to the my Picturetown server using the wireless LAN function built into the COOLPIX S610c .B Memory Cards• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written to or deleted fromthe memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution couldresult 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 use a computer to format the memory card.• Do not disassemble or modify.• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.• 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 temperatures.• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.Card is not formatted.Format card?NoYesWrite protect switch