Nikon Coolpix 2000 User Manual - Page 21

Introduction-First Steps 3.3 Insert the memory card Holding the camera with the monitor toward you, slide the card in face up until it is firmly seated in the contacts at the back of the slot. 3.4 Close the card-slot cover Fold the eject button over and close the memory card slot cover. Closing the Memory Card Slot Cover Fold the eject button over before closing the memory card slot cover. If the eject button is upright when the cover is closed, closing the cover may partially eject the card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Formatting Memory Cards "Formatting" is the term used to describe the action of permanently erasing all data from a memory card to make room for more pictures. The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards, however, must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see "The Setup Menu: Formatting Memory Cards" ( 75). 11