17CompactFlash Card• The captured images will be stored onthis CompactFlash Card.• Be sure to insert the CompactFlashCard before using the camera.1Insert the CompactFlash Card into theslot in the direction of the arrow markand so that the arrow mark side of thecard faces the front (lens Side) of theDigital Camera.2Push the card fully into theCompactFlash Card Slot.Removing the CompactFlash Card.3Slide the CARD EJECT Switch, so theCard pops out. (Be careful not to dropthe card.)• We recommend using the NikonCompactFlash Card with this camera;EC-8CF 8MB (included), or EC-4CF 4MB,EC-10CF 10MB, EC-24CF 24MB(optional).Other cards may not perform to specifica-tions.• Do not, under any circumstances, ejectthe card immediately after pressing theShutter Button (during recording of animage) or while deleting (when PLEASEWAIT is displayed). This could damagethe format of the card and make itunusable.• Make sure that you do not insert the cardin the wrong direction.• When the card does not eject afterpressing the CARD EJECT Switch, pushthe card fully into the slot again and thenpress the CARD EJECT Switch firmly.• To avoid dropping the card, do not pushthe CARD EJECT Switch when the cardslot is facing downward.• NO CF CARD will appear on the LCDViewfinder and the LED Lamp will flashwhen the CompactFlash Card is notinserted.• CF CARD ERROR will appear on theLCD Viewfinder and the LED Lamp willflash if the CompactFlash Card isdefective.31, 2LED LampInserting the CompactFlash Card.