30Inserting/Removing a Memory CardYou can use SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards(MMC) with this camcorder.Inserting the Card1. Set the dial to OFF.2. Push the switch in the direction of thearrow to open the memory card slot cover.3. Insert the memory card straight, all the wayinto the memory card slot.4. Close the memory card slot cover.Do not force the cover closed if the card is notcorrectly inserted.Removing the CardDo not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in to release it.1. Make sure that the CARD access indicatoris not flashing and set the dial toOFF.2. Push the switch in the direction of thearrow to open the memory card slot cover.3. Push the memory card once to release itand then remove the memory card.4. Close the memory card slot cover. If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to initialize them with thecamcorder ( 127). Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card. Inserting/removing thememory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss. SDHC and SD memory cards have a write-protect switch to prevent their accidental erasure.When this switch is set to the LOCK position, images cannot be recorded on or deleted from thememory card. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC is the new type of SD memory card with capacities over2 GB. Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are different from those ofregular SD cards and you will not be able to use memory cards of over 2 GB with devices that donot support SDHC. However, SDHC devices (including this camcorder) are backward compatibleand you can use regular SD cards with them.
