14sD Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory CardsAlways turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteriesor memory cards. Note that the battery and memory cards may behot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery andmemory cards.A Formatting Memory CardsIf this is the first time the memory cardwill be used in the camera or if the cardhas been formatted in another device,select Format memory card in the setupmenu and follow the on-screen instruc-tions to format the card (0 158). Notethat this permanently deletes any data thecard may contain. Be sure to copy anyphotographs and other data you wish tokeep to a computer before proceeding.A The Write Protect SwitchMemory cards are equippedwith a write protect switch toprevent accidental loss of data.When this switch is in the “lock”position, the memory card cannot be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded. Tounlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write” position.Write-protect switch16 GB
