Nikon 25214 D70 User's Guide - Page 30

Introduction-First Steps Inserting Memory Cards In place of film, the D70 uses CompactFlash or microdrive memory cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards" ( 192). 1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot cover Open the card slot cover as shown at right. 3 Insert a memory card Insert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor (ᕃ). When the memory card is fully inserted, the access lamp will light and the eject button will pop up (ᕄ). Close the card slot cover. Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Insert- Terminals Rear ing the card upside down or backwards could label damage the camera or the card. Check to be Direction of sure that the card is in the correct orientation. insertion The memory card slot is on a slight angle (see illustration at right). Match the angle of the memory card slot when inserting cards. 20