Before using
Inserting/removing a card
Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this camera may malfunction or the
data recorded on the card may be lost.
1Turn off the power 1.
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OFF | ON |
≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.
2Open the card slot cover.
3Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot.
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≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the card, press the centre of the card and then pull it straight out.
4Securely close the card slot cover.
ªConcerning the card
≥Do not format the card with another movie camera or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable.
≥If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB, SDHC Memory Cards only can be used.
≥Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD specifications.
ªCard access lamp
≥When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the camera may malfunction.
≥Inserting or removing the card.
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial.
≥Removing the battery or AC adaptor.
ªSD Card
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment.
This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards.
(When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
ªConcerning the write protection
switch on the SD Card
≥The SD Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.
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