A Microdrive is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with Compact Flash TypeII.
Notes on use of the Microdrive
•Be sure to format the Microdrive using this camera when you use it for the first time.
•The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. Since the Microdrive is a rotating disk, the Microdrive is not strong enough to resist vibration and shock compared to a “Memory Stick,” which uses flash memory.
Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the Microdrive during playback or shooting.
•Data may be damaged in the following cases:
–Removing the Microdrive while reading or writing data.
–If you store the Microdrive near corrosive material.
•Note that the use of the Microdrive under 5 °C (41 °F) may bring performance degradation. Operating temperature range when using the Microdrive: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
•Note that the camera cannot be used under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters above
•The Microdrive may be hot just after it has been used. Be careful when you handle it.
•Do not write on the label.
•Do not remove the label or attach a new label over the label.
•When you carry or store the Microdrive, put it in the case supplied with it.
•Do not expose the Microdrive to water.
•Do not press on the label strongly.
•Hold the sides of the Microdrive in your hand and do not squeeze the Microdrive.