127Using a Memory CardEProtecting ImagesYou can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a singleimage or index screen.If a memory card is formatted, all still images and movies, even protected ones,will be erased permanently.❍ The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are alreadyprotected.❍ In movie playback mode, movies can be protected when is shown onthe lower right of the movie.❍ Make sure to insert a memory card that contains images.1. Select the image you wish to protect.2. Press the selector dial to open the FILE OPERATION menu.3. Select [PROTECT ].• “ ” appears and now the image cannot be erased.• To cancel the protection, press the selector dial.4. Select [b RETURN] to close the menu.Protecting during Index Screen Display1. Move the zoom lever toward W.Up to 6 images appear.2. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS].3. Select [\ PROTECT ].4. Select the image you wish to protect and press the selector dial.• “ ” appears on the image.• Repeat this step to protect more images.• To cancel the protection, press the selector dial.5. Press the MENU button.To cancel the protection, press the selector dial in step 4. “ ” disappears andthe image can now be erased.CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAPROTECTCARD OPERATIONS( 42)