Format SD Card for Coolpix L1
The Coolpix L1 is a 6.2 megapixel digital camera released by Nikon in 2005. The camera records images onto Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. Before you can record images onto the memory card, format the card for use with the Coolpix L1. Even if you have formatted the card and saved pictures in another camera, the formatting method from the other camera will not work with the Coolpix L1. Reformat the card to ensure it works with your camera.
Instructions
Inserting SD Card
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Turn the camera over so the bottom of the camera is facing up.
3. Open the battery compartment by pressing the locking switch and flipping the battery cover up.
4. Slide the SD card into the memory card slot located behind the batteries. The contacts of the SD card should face the batteries. You will hear a click when the memory card is fully inserted.
5. Close the battery cover and press down gently until it clicks in place.
Formatting an Unformatted Card
6. Press the "On/Off" button to turn on the camera. If the SD card is not formatted, "Card is Not Formatted" will appear on the LCD screen.
7. Press the up directional button to highlight "Format."
8. Confirm the formatting command by pressing the "OK" button. The camera will take several seconds to format the card, after which you can use the camera.
Reformatting an SD Card
9. Press the "Mode" switch to the middle position so "SCENE" is selected and press the "MENU" button.
10. Select the set up menu by highlighting "Set-Up" and pressing the "OK" button.
11. Press the down directional button until "Format Card" is highlighted and press the "OK" button.
12. Choose "Quick Format" or "Format" from the listed options. The "Quick Format" setting only formats portions of the memory card that has data saved and the "Format" option formats the entire card. The "Quick Format" option is useful if you want to quickly format the card.
13. Confirm reformatting the card by pressing the down directional button and pressing the "OK" button. You can use the camera when the formatting is complete.
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