107EUsing a Memory CardRecording Still Images to a Memory Card44PHOTO21POWERCAMERACAMERAPLAY(VCR)OFFCARDTAPECARDTAPEPHOTO33The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vividstill images onto a memory card (Progressive Photo function). You can alsorecord onto a memory card images from a tape in the camcorder, or images inputthrough the DV in terminal.• Moving pictures cannot be recorded onto a memory card.• Images input through the AV in terminal cannot be recorded onto a memorycard.• Memory cards cannot record audio.• If you are using an SD Memory Card, makesure the protect switch is set to allowrecording.Make sure a memory card that has enoughmemory available is inserted into thecamcorder.While the card access indicator flashes, do not disconnect the power source.Doing so could result in data damage.1. Press the small green button on the POWER switch and hold, turnthe POWER switch to CAMERA.2. Move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.• The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card, andother information appear in the display.• The camcorder will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do notoperate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. Set the POWERswitch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.3. Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it.• Exposure is locked.• During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust thefocus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorderis ready to take the still image.ProtectswitchBackSD Memory CardFront
