Nikon D200 - Manual (Page 24)

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Inserting Memory Cards
Photographs are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (available separately).
1 Insert a memory card
1.1 Turn the camera off before inserting or re-
moving memory cards. Unlatch (
ቢ) and
open (
ባ) the memory card cover.
1
2
1.2 Insert the card as shown at right. The eject
button will pop up and the memory card
access lamp will light for about a second.
Close the memory card slot cover.
2 Format the memory card
Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all photographs and other
data they may contain. Be sure all data you wish to keep have been copied
to another storage device before formatting the card.
2.1
Turn camera on and press (
and ) buttons simultaneously for
about 2 seconds until blinks in
control panel and viewfi nder.
2.2
Press buttons again. * Do not
turn camera off or remove battery
or memory card until formatting is
complete and control panel shows
number of exposures remaining.
* Press any other button to exit without formatting memory card.
Front
Direction of
insertion
Terminals
Front
Inserting Memory Cards
Confi rm that the memory card is in the orienta-
tion shown. Attempting to insert cards upside
down or backward could damage the camera or
card. Do not use force.