66 ENUsing an xD-Picture CardA card (and internal memory) also correspondsto the film that records images in a film camera.Otherwise, the recorded images (data) can beerased, and retouching is also available withthe use of a computer. Cards can be removedfrom the camera and exchanged, but this isnot possible with the internal memory. Use oflarger capacity cards enables you to take morepictures.Index area(Notes can be filled inhere)Contact area(Contact section of thecard with the internalcamera terminal)Do not touch the contact area directly.Cards compatible with this cameraxD-Picture Card (16MB to 2GB)(TypeH/M/M+, Standard)Using a new cardBefore using a non-Olympus card or a cardthat was used for another purpose in acomputer or other device, use [MEMORYFORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 42) to format thecard.Checking the image saving locationThe memory indicator shows whether theinternal memory or card is being used duringshooting and playback.Current memory indicatorIN : Internal memory is being usedNone: Card is being used12M2009.08.26 12:30 4100-0004INN ORMCurrent memoryindicatorPlayback mode12MP4INN ORMShooting modeEven if [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT],[ERASE], [SEL. IMAGE], or [ALL ERASE]is performed, the data in the card is notcompletely erased. When disposing ofthe card, damage the card to prevent thedisclosure of personal data.Readout/recording process of the cardNever open the battery/card compartmentcover or unplug the USB cable while thecamera is reading or writing data, whichis indicated by blinking of the card accesslamp. This can not only damage the imagedata but also render the internal memory orcard unusable.Card access lamp