113Using a Memory CardERecording MPEG-4 Movies on a Memory CardYou can record MPEG-4 movies with the camcorder or from a tape in the camcorder( 114).❍ Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source, open the memorycard cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator isflashing. Doing so could result in data damage.❍ When you are using a SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch isset to allow recording.❍ Do not load/unload a cassette during recording.❍ Make sure to insert a memory card with enough remaining capacity.❍ We recommend saving the still images and movies on the memory card to acomputer regularly.❍ We recommend a file size of 1 MB (352 × 288: approx. 20 sec., 176 × 144:approx. 60 sec.) if you plan to attach the MPEG-4 movie to an e-mail message.❍ The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural.❍ You can select the focusing point when recording a movie on the memory cardwith the camcorder.Recording with the Camcorder1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.A white focusing frame appears in the centre of the screen. The camcorder will focus onthe subject in the centre of the screen. To change the focusing point, see Selecting theFocusing Point ( 107).2. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.You can keep recording until “CARD FULL” appears.3. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.To use the self-timer ( 70), press the (self-timer) button before step 2 andpress the start/stop button.CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA
