Canon VIXIZ HFM30 Instruction Manual

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Preparations ! 37Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity)memory cards and SD memory cards with this camcorder. How-ever, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to recordmovies. Refer to the table below.As of October 2009, the movie recording function has been testedusing SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba andSanDisk.* Depending on the memory card used, it may not be possible to record movies.Eye-Fi CardsThis product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions(including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card,please check with the card manufacturer.Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in manycountries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permit-ted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in thearea, please check with the card manufacturer.Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class Recording moviesSDmemory cards64 MB or less – –128 MB or more– 8*8SDHCmemory cards Over 2 GB 8About the SD Speed Class:The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaran-teed data transfer speed of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you buy anew memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.We recommend using memory cards rated Speed Class 4, 6 or 10.!"#$38 ! PreparationsInserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize (" 40) all memory cards before using them withthis camcorder.1 Turn off the camcorder.Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicatoris off.2 Open the memory card slot cover.3 Insert the memory card straight,with the label facing up, all the wayinto the memory card slot until itclicks.4 Close the memory card slot cover.Do not force the cover closed if thememory card is not correctly inserted.To remove the memory cardPush the memory card once to release it. When the memory cardsprings out, pull it all the way out.IMPORTANT• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal-function of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card asdescribed in step 3.! Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-ory or on a memory card. The built-in memory is the default memoryfor recording both.Operating modes:!"#$Preparations ! 39POINTS TO CHECK• Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards(" 37) before using an Eye-Fi card.* When selecting the memory, you can check the approximate available recordingtime/number of photos, based on currently used settings.NOTES! Select to record movies in the built-in memory if you laterwant to convert the movies to standard definition in order to uploadthem to the Web or to create standard DVDs.! Relay Recording of MoviesYou can activate the relay recording so if the built-in memory becomesfull while recording movies, the recording will continue uninterruptedon the memory card.1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into thecamcorder.2 Activate the relay recording.* The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space inthe built-in memory and on the memory card.[FUNC.] ( [MENU] ( # ([Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] ([#] (built-in memory)or ["] (memory card)* ( [#]Operating modes:[FUNC.] ( [MENU] ( # ( [Rec Media for Movies] ([#] ( [Relay Recording] ([$]* ( [#]!"#$40 ! PreparationsNOTES• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:- Turning off the camcorder.- Opening the memory card slot cover.- Changing the position of the mode switch.- Changing the camcorder's operating mode.- Selecting the memory card as the memory for recording movies.Initializing the Built-in Memory (! only) or Memory CardInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for thefirst time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory(! only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.! At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini-tialized and contains music files for use as background music duringplayback.1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until theinitialization is completed.2 Initialize the memory.!9Operating modes:[FUNC.]* ( [MENU] ( ! ( [Initialize #/"] ([# Built-in Mem.] or [" Mem. Card] ( [Initialize] ([Complete Initialization]* ( [Yes]** ( [OK] ( [#][FUNC.]* ( [MENU] ( ! ( [Initialize "] ([Initialize] ( [Complete Initialization]* ( [Yes]** ([OK] ( [#]!"#$