— “Memory Stick” Operations —

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the Memory Stick Reader/Writer supplied with your camcorder or a PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied).

On file format (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Typical image data file name

100-0001: As displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of the camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: As displayed on your PC screen.

Before using a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

Rear Front

•You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

•We recommend backing up important data.

•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

–If you remove the “Memory Stick,” turn the power off, or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing.

–If you use a “Memory Stick” near static electricity or magnetic fields.

•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.

•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to a “Memory Stick.”

•Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.”

•Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet.

•Do not use or keep a “Memory Stick” in locations that are:

–Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.

–Under direct sunlight.

–Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

A “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer

A “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computers does not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.

Operations ”Stick Memory“

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