11Introduction—First StepsInserting Memory CardsThe camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (availableseparately).1 Insert a memory card1.1 Before inserting or removing memorycards, turn the camera off and openthe card slot cover.1.2 Slide the memory card in as shown atright until it clicks into place. The mem-ory card access lamp will light for abouta second. Close the memory card slotcover. FrontThe Write Protect SwitchSD cards are equipped with a write protect switch toprevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is inthe “lock” position, the camera will display a messageto warn that photos can not be recorded or deletedand the memory card can not be formatted. Writeprotectswitch1.3 Turn the camera on. If the control panelshows the number of exposures remain-ing, the card is ready for use.If the message shown at right is displayedin the monitor, the memory card must beformatted before it can be used in thecamera. Proceed to Step 2.
