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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Saving images with an external
device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the memory card
About the memory card
A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed
compatibility with your camcorder.
Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the memory card and memory card
compliant product you use.
Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for):
If you eject the memory card, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing
image files on the memory card (while the access lamp is lit or flashing)
If you use the memory card near magnets or magnetic fields
It is recommended that you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor.
Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the memory card.
Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
Do not let the memory card get wet.
Keep the memory card out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow
it.
Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot. Doing
so may cause a malfunction.
Do not use or keep the memory card in the following locations:
Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer
Places under direct sunlight
Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases
On the memory card adaptor
When using memory card with memory card compliant device inserting memory card into memory
card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction. Note that
improper use may cause a malfunction.
On image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on memory card by your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for
Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
On your camcorder, you cannot play back photos recorded on other devices (DCR-TRV900 or DSC-
D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some
regions.)
If you cannot use memory cards that have been used with another device, format it with your
camcorder. Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card. [Details]
You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
When playing back image data modified on your computer
When playing back image data recorded with other devices
About the “Memory Stick” media
Types of “Memory Stick” media Recording/Playback
“Memory Stick Duo” media (with MagicGate) —
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
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