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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
B Formatting a Memory Card
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.
• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be
sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting.
• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button and
select Format card (A99) from the setup menu (A98).
B Note About Memory Cards
Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “Memory Cards” (F5) in
“Maximizing Camera Life and Performance”.
Removing the Memory Card
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and
monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Gently push the memory card into the camera (
1
) to partially
eject the card. Pull the memory card straight out of the camera
(
2
); do not pull it at an angle.
B High Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
caution when removing the battery or memory card.
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Camera data, including still images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal
memory (approximately 25 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory
for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.