Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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Insert a Memory Card
The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately).
1
Turn the camera off.
2
Open the card slot cover.
Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the 
card slot (w).
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.
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.
❚❚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).
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Inserting and Removing Memory Cards
Always turn the camera off before inserting or 
removing memory cards.
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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.
Power switch
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Access lamp
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