— “Memory Stick” operations —

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

You can record and play back 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 your computer etc., using the USB cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

On file formatStill image (JPEG)

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

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001:This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Before using “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

•You cannot record or erase 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” or turn the power off while reading or writing.

–If you use “Memory Stick”s 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 “Memory Stick”s. •Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.

•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s 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.

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