Preparations32Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize all memory cardsbefore using them with this camcorder( 33).1 Turn off the camcorder.Make sure the indicator is off.2 Open the memory card slot cover.3 Insert the memory card straight,with the label facing up, all theway into the memory card slotuntil it clicks.4 Close the memory card slot cover.Do not force the cover closed if thememory card is not correctlyinserted.IMPORTANTMemory cards have front and back sidesthat are not interchangeable. Inserting amemory card facing the wrong directioncan cause a malfunction of the camcorder.NOTESTo remove the memory card: Push thememory card once to release it. When thememory card springs out, pull it all theway out.1 Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP (24 Mbps) or FXP(17 Mbps).2 On some memory cards you may not be able to record movies at all.Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class RecordingmoviesRecordingphotosSDmemory cards64 MB or less Not applicable –128 MB ormoreNot compatible 1,21or higherSDHCmemory cards Over 2 GB1or higherCOPY