Inserting Memory Cards
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Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.
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The camera is equipped with two memory card slots: Slot 1 (q) and Slot 2 (w), allowing use of two memory cards. If you are using only one memory card, insert it into Slot 1.
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Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place.
Removing Memory Cards
After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open
the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).
Number of Exposures Remaining
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When the camera is on, the shooting display shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings.
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At default settings, [] is selected for [] in the photo shooting menu. When two memory cards are inserted, pictures will first be recorded to the card in Slot 1, switching to Slot 2 when the card in Slot 1 is full.
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If two memory cards are inserted, the camera will show the number of additional photographs that can be recorded to the card in Slot 1. When the card in Slot 1 is full, the display will show the number of exposures remaining on the card in Slot 2.
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Values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred. For example, values between 1500 and 1599 are shown as 1.5 k.
Monitor
Viewfinder
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Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.
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Do not perform the following operations during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
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Do not remove or insert memory cards
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Do not turn the camera off
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Do not remove the battery
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Do not disconnect AC adapters
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Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
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Do not use excessive force when handling memory cards. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
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Do not bend or drop memory cards or subject them to strong physical shocks.
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Do not expose memory cards to water, heat, or direct sunlight.
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Do not format memory cards in a computer.
If no memory card is inserted, a “no memory card” indicator and [–E–] will appear in the shooting display.
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SD memory cards are equipped with a write-protect switch. Sliding the switch to the “lock” position write-protects the card, protecting the data it contains.
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A “–––” indicator and a [Card] warning appear in the shooting display when a write-protected card is inserted.
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If you attempt to release the shutter while a write-protected card is inserted, a warning will be displayed and no picture will be recorded. Unlock the memory card before attempting to take or delete pictures.