Hardware, Utilities and Options

Media care

Observe the following precautions when handling the card.

Card care

Do not twist or bend cards.

Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid.

Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty.

After using card, return it to its case.

The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into the slot.

Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot. Press the card until you hear it click into place.

Memory card care

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data.

Memory cards have a limited lifespan, so it is important to backup important data.

Do not write to a card if the battery power is low. Low power could affect writing accuracy.

Do not remove a card while read/write is in progress.

For more details on using memory cards, see manuals accompanying the cards.

About the write-protect

The following memory media have a function for protect.

SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card)

Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO)

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data.

Inserting a memory media

The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. To insert a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below:

1.Turn the memory media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down.

2.Insert the memory media into the Bridge media slot on the side of the computer.

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