Nikon D3100 D3100 User's Manual - Page 36
Insert a Memory Card
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Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 177). 1 Turn the camera off. X A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the card slot (w). 4GB 4GB 3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds. Close the memory card slot cover. D Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. Front Access lamp If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 21. A Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w). A The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the "lock" position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the "write" position. 4GB Write-protect switch 20