11
Preparation
Inserting and
Removing a Card
You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied)
or a MultiMediaCard (commercially
available) for storing still images.
Inserting
1 Make sure that the Power switch is
set to OFF.
2 Open the card slot cover.
3 Insert a card into the slot as shown
below, and push it in fully.
4 Close the card slot cover securely.
Back view
Locked position
Unlocked position
Removing
Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card
and release slowly (1). Then pull the card
straight out (2) as shown below.
Notes:
• You can use only the SD Memory Card or the
MultiMediaCard (see page 97).
• The supplied card is preformatted for
immediate use.
• See page 97 for more information on the
cards intended for use with this camcorder.
• Do not remove the card from the
camcorder while recording data on the
card (S indicator flashes during record-
ing). This may delete the recorded image
or damage the card.
• You cannot insert or remove the card when
using a tripod.
About the write-protect
switch
SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch.
When the switch is set to the locked
position, you cannot record/delete data or
format the card. Set it to the unlocked
position to record/delete data or format the
card.