Appendix C – Using the SD Card
A SecureDigital (SD) card may be inserted in the camera to provide an external memory in which to store pictures and movies. Images are stored directly onto the SD card when the card is installed. This section covers the following topics:
•Inserting SD card
•Formatting SD card
•SD
SD Card Insertion
When the READY LED is flashing, the camera may be performing an operation with the SD card. You may lose or damage data if you turn the power off, remove the SD card or move the camera.
SD cards which have data on them that was created on a different system may cause camera malfunction.
SD Card Formatting
Formatting allows you to prepare the SD card to record images. Be advised that this will remove the contents of the card to be formatted. Ensure that the data on the SD card is backed up or not important before formatting the card.
NOTE: Formatting an SD card may solve some camera operation problems. It may also be necessary to format a card used by a different camera.
SD Card Handling
Precautions
The following precautions are provided to allow you to safely get the best performance from your SD card.
•Abuse of the SD card may cause it to fail in an operating situation. Do not attempt to disassemble, bend, shake, or apply force to the card. Do not subject the SD card to water, condensation, dust, sand, or high humidity and temperature, as well as static electricity and noise.
•The SD card is equipped with a
•You may lose or damage data if you remove the SD card while it is in operation.
•Store the card in its supplied case.
•Do not touch the card terminals or card with any foreign object or material.
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