Operation 4 Chapter

Setting Memory Cards

A variety of memory cards, listed below, can be set in the drives and slots on the user interface panel to read image data stored on these memory cards.

•“Memory Stick”

•CompactFlash cards

•SmartMedia cards

•SD Cards

•MultiMediaCards

•xD-Picture Cards

Notes

•Be sure to back up all image data stored on memory cards before using it with this unit.

•Multiple memory cards cannot be inserted and used at the same time.

•To avoid loss of image data or damage to the main unit, never attempt to insert a “Memory Stick”, SmartMedia card, SD Card, or MultiMediaCard into a CompactFlash type adapter set in the CompactFlash slot.

Using a “Memory Stick”

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

With the v mark on the “Memory Stick” facing up and forward, completely insert the “Memory Stick” into the slot.

When you insert the “Memory Stick” into the unit, it is automatically detected.

A “Memory Stick Duo” can also be used without an adapter. As with a “Memory Stick”, insert it with the side that has the v mark facing upward.

Note

Do not use a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter, as this may cause a malfunction.

Removing the “Memory Stick”

When you see a message that prompts you to remove the “Memory Stick”, first push the “Memory Stick” until you hear a click 1, then pull it out 2.

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Note

To prevent losing valuable data or damaging the “Memory Stick”, never remove the “Memory Stick” from the slot until the message prompts you to remove it.

Using a CompactFlash Card

Inserting the CompactFlash card

With the v mark on the CompactFlash card facing up and forward, completely insert the CompactFlash card into the slot.

When you insert the CompactFlash card into the unit, it is automatically detected.

Note

Before inserting the CompactFlash card, make sure that it is oriented correctly. Inserting the card in the wrong direction may damage the internal contacts, which can lead to malfunctions.

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