112EUsing a Memory CardOther Information and PrecautionsThe camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem).Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can be transferred to aPC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SDMemory Cards:PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into the PC card slot foundon most types of laptop PCs.PC Card Reader: Connects to a PC, then accepts a memory card.FD Adapter: Holds a MultiMediaCard then inserts into a PC’s floppy disk drive.If you need extra MultiMediaCards in addition to the supplied one, use cardsmade by SanDisk Corporation.If you mistakenly erase the card mix sample images provided on theMultiMediaCard, they can be downloaded from the following home page:*http://www.canondv.com* You will need a PC Card Adapter or PC Card Reader to be able to download toa memory card.• If you purchase additional memory cards, format them with the camcorder, nota PC or other device. There have been cases where memory cards formattedwith a PC or other device do not function properly.• We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your PC’s harddrive or other external memory device. Image data may be damaged or lost dueto a defect in a memory card, or if a memory card is exposed to staticelectricity. Contents of a memory card cannot be compensated for should databecome damaged or lost.• Do not remove the power source or the memory card while the camcorder isaccessing (recording to, reading, erasing files from or formatting) the memorycard.• Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.• Do not disassemble memory cards.• Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations orexternal shocks.• Do not get memory cards wet.• Do not remove the memory card’s label or affix other labels. Affix labels to thememory card’s case.Memory card operating precautions
