Sharp VL-Z500E Inserting Removing a Card, About the write-protect switch, Card slot cover

Inserting and

Removing a Card

You can use an SD Memory Card (commer- cially available) or a MultiMediaCard (commercially available) for storing still images.

Inserting

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

2 Open the card slot cover.

Card slot cover

3 Insert a card into the slot as shown below, and push it in fully.

Write-protect

switch

Label

Clipped corner

4 Close the card slot cover securely.

Removing

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card and release slowly (1). Then pull the card straight out (2) as shown below.

Preparation

Notes:

•You can use only the SD Memory Card or the MultiMediaCard (see page 101).

•See page 101 for more information on the cards intended for use with this camcorder.

•Do not remove the card from the camcorder while recording data on the card (Sindicator flashes during record- ing). This may delete the recorded image or damage the card.

•You cannot insert or remove the card when using a tripod.

About the write-protect switch

SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. When the switch is set to the locked position, you cannot record/delete data or format the card. Set it to the unlocked position to record/delete data or format the card.

Back view

Unlocked position

Locked position

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