Olympus E10 E-10 Instructions (English) - Page 32

Inserting a Memory Card The SmartMedia and CompactFlash card store pictures that you take with the camera. Throughout these instructions, both the SmartMedia and CompactFlash card are simply referred to as cards. Both cards can be installed together, or either card one at a time. However, at least one card must be inserted in order to operate the camera. Caution A memory card is a delicate, precision device. Handle it carefully. Never touch the electrical contacts on the card, and never subject a card to strong shocks or vibrations. • Before you can use a SmartMedia or CompactFlash card purchased separately, it must be formatted in the camera. (© 152) Electrical contacts Protect area SmartMedia (SM) provided You can use Olympus or any other brand 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia memory card (5V cards cannot be used). CompactFlash (CF) (sold separately) Can be used same as SmartMedia to store images. 1 Card access lamp 1 Make sure that the card access lamp is off. If the card access lamp is blinking, wait for it to go off. If you accidentally open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking, you could lose the image being stored on the card or possibly damage the card itself. 2 While pressing down the round release on the card cover lock, 2 slide and raise the card cover lock. The card cover opens. Card cover lock While pressing here, slide up. 30 Card cover