24Inserting/Removing a Memory CardYou can use only SDHC memory cards, SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards (MMC) withthis camcorder.Inserting the Card1. Set the dial to OFF.2. Push the OPEN switch in the direction ofthe arrow to open the battery/memory cardcompartment cover.3. Insert the memory card straight, all the wayinto the memory card slot.4. Close the compartment.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. Set the dial to OFF.Make sure that the CARD indicator is not flashingbefore you turn off the camcorder.2. Push the OPEN switch in the direction ofthe arrow to open the battery/memory cardcompartment cover.3. Push the memory card once to release itand then remove the memory card.4. Close the compartment. If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to initialize them with thecamcorder ( 124). Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card. Otherwise, it may result inlost data. SDHC and SD memory cards have a write-protect switch to prevent their accidental erasure. Whenthis switch is set to the LOCK position, images cannot be recorded on or deleted from the memorycard. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC (SD High Capacity) is the new type of SD memory cards withcapacities over 2 GB. Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are different fromthose of regular SD cards and you will not be able to use memory cards of over 2 GB with devicesthat do not support SDHC. However, SDHC devices (including this camcorder) are backwardcompatible and you can use regular SD cards with them.
