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To do so, slide the write-protect switch as shown in the figure.

Write-protect switch

Not write-

Write-

protected

protected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When it is write-protected, the SD Card cannot be used to store photographs taken with a digital camera.

MultiMediaCard

The card can only be set in the slot in one direction. If the card does not slide into the slot smoothly, do not try to force it in. Instead, make sure that the card is oriented correctly.

Always orient the card as show below.

Notch

Direction of insertion

For details, refer to the user’s guide accompanying your card.

xD-Picture Card

The card can only be set in the slot in one direction. If the card does not slide into the slot smoothly, do not try to force it in. Instead, make sure that the card is oriented correctly, with the v mark pointing towards the slot.

v mark

Direction of insertion

For details, refer to the user's manual accompanying your card.

Notes on using memory cards

Note

The following apply to all memory cards except “Memory Stick”.

For details about ““Memory Stick” types” on page 50.

Before using any memory card, be sure to carefully read its user manual.

When you purchase a memory card, you must first initialize it with a digital camera. If you initialize the memory card with a personal computer or any device other than a digital camera, this unit may not be able to read the image data stored on the memory card.

Do not attempt to use any memory card that is not specified for use with this unit. Doing so could damage this unit.

Do not strike, bend, or drop the memory card.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the memory card.

Do not get the memory card wet.

Because the memory card is vulnerable to humidity, we recommend that such memory card not be used under humid conditions.

Avoid storing or using memory card under the following conditions:

In a hot location, such as inside a car or outside on a very hot day.

In direct sunlight.

In a humid location or where corrosion occurs easily.

In a location where the memory card could be exposed to electrostatic discharge or electronic noise.

Do not touch the contacts on a SmartMedia card, CompactFlash card, SD Card, or MultiMediaCard with your hands or bare metal.

Always keep the memory card in its case when carrying or storing it.

When using a SmartMedia card, SD Card, or MultiMediaCard, insert the memory card directly into the corresponding slot. Do not insert a SmartMedia card or other memory cards into the CompactFlash type adapter. Doing so could cause the image data stored in the card to be deleted or damaged.

Always make sure that the memory card is oriented correctly before inserting it in the appropriate slot of the unit. Inserting any memory card in the wrong direction may damage the unit and/or memory card and cause malfunctions.

Do not remove the memory card or turn off this unit while data is being read or written to the memory card. Doing so could cause the data that is being recorded to be deleted or damaged.

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