Nikon COOLPIX B500 Reference Manual - English - Page 27

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 34 6 12 5 78 Memory card slot • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the batteries are oriented correctly, and insert the batteries. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction. • When closing the cover, slide it while securely holding down the area marked 7. B Formatting a Memory Card The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. • Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. • Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A98). Applicable Batteries • Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries*) • Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries • Four EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used. * Although the batteries are described as being "included" in this manual, the batteries may not be included depending on the country or region in which the camera was purchased. 11 Getting Started Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card