Nikon 25464 D300S User's Manual - Page 61

When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings. D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or s remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. • Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. • Do not expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight. A The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the "lock" position, photos can not Write-protect switch be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not be formatted. To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the "write" position. A No Memory Card If no memory card is inserted, the control panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL3e battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel. A See Also See page 301 for information on formatting memory cards using the Format memory card option in the setup menu. 35