Hardware, Utilities and Options

■ The SD memory card logo is ( ).

■The SDHC memory card logo is ( ).

■The SDXC memory card logo is ( ).

■The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB.

Card Type

Capacities

 

 

SD

8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,

 

512MB, 1GB, 2GB

 

 

SDHC

4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB

 

 

SDXC

64GB

Memory media format

New media cards are formatted according to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards.

Formatting an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card

SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards. If you reformat an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, be sure to reformat it with a device such as digital camera or digital audio player that uses the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, not with the format command provided within Windows.

Should you need to format all areas of the memory card, including the protected area, you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system.

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.

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