19Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsRemoving Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the cameraoff and confirm that the power-on lamp is off.Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverand press the card in 1 to partially eject the card2. The card can then be removed by hand.j Formatting Memory CardsIf the message at right is displayed, the memory card must beformatted before use (c 110). Note that formatting per-manently deletes all pictures and other data on the mem-ory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish tokeep before formatting the memory card.Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Format] and press d. Thescreen shown at right will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] again and press d.• Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formattingis complete.• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S500, besure to format them (c 110).j The Write Protect SwitchSD memory cards are equipped with a write protectswitch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and thememory card cannot be formatted when this switch is inthe “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the“write” position.j Memory Cards• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written to or deletedfrom the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this pre-caution could result 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 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 or to corrosive gases.Card is not formatted.NoFormatWrite protect switch
