Handling a memory card

Getting ready to start recording

•We recommend that you power off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss.

•Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this camcorder without formatting may find trouble with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for damage of recorded contents caused by such reasons.

•You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise or with data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card and deleted data cannot be recovered.

•A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card.

•Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts.

•Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required.

•Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card.

•Do not use a damaged memory card.

•Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, who might swallow it.

The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards!

The data storage speed may differ, depending on the manufacturer and production system.

•SLC (Single Level Cell) system: faster write speed enabled.

•MLC (Multi Level Cell) system: only lower write speed is supported.

For best results, we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed.

Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing.

You may even lose your video data during the recording.

In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video, the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning:

“Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution”. If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the resolution of the recording may be lower than the set value. ¬page 63

The higher the resolution and quality, the more memory the camcorder uses.

• Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including loss caused by any PC virus.

•We recommend using a memory card case to prevent data loss from motion or static electricity.

•After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction.

HMX-Q10BP/XEK, HMX-Q100BP/XER, HMX-Q10PP/EDC, HMX-Q10UP/MEA, HMX-Q10UP/EDC specifications

The Samsung HMX-Q10TP/EDC, HMX-Q10BP/EDC, and HMX-Q10PP/EDC represent a series of compact camcorders that blends user-friendly design with advanced imaging technologies. These camcorders are particularly appealing to both novice videographers and experienced users looking for a portable shooting solution without compromising on quality.

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