90Chapter4 AdjustmentsandSettingsforRecordingSetting Data Using an SD memory cardBy saving up to four files of setup menu settings on anSD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you cancreate a setup card that will allow you to quickly configurecamera settings before recording.Handling SD memory cardsAn SD memory card may be inserted or removed, eitherbefore or after the power is turned on.To insert an SD memory cardOpen the slot cover, insert the SD memory card (optionalaccessory) in the slot with the label side of the card facingupwards and close the slot cover. NOTE• An SD memory card must be inserted with the right sidefacing the slot. If the card cannot be inserted, it may thewrong side up or back-to-front. Do not force it into the slot.Check the card before reinserting it.• Use only SD memory cards that conform to the SD standardor the SDHC standard in this camera.Be sure to read [SD memory card precautions] (page 24)regarding SD memory handling.To remove the SD memory cardOpen the slot cover and make sure that the BUSY lamp isnot on before pushing the SD memory card further into theslot and releasing it. This will cause the SD memory card topop out of the slot. Remove the SD memory card and closethe slot cover.SD memory cards must not be used or storedin an environment where they may be• Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;• Exposed to water droplets; or• Electrically charged.For storage, the SD memory card must be kept insertedinto the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E with the lid closed.Formatting, Writing and Readingan SD memory cardOpen the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the settingmenu to format SD memory cards, write setting data to SDmemory cards and to read data stored on an SD memorycard.PUSH MENU TO RETURNUSER FILESD CARD FORMATRETURNCHANGE>>>SCENE FILECARD FUNCTIONSUse of SD memory cards in a non-SD/SDHC formatformatted on a device other than this camera will displaya FORMAT ERROR message at the top right of the screen.Reformat such SD cards in the camera before use.See [To format an SD memory card] (this page).To format an SD memory card NOTESD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail screen.For more information, see [Formatting SD memory cards](page 124).1 SelectSDCARDFORMATiteminCARDFUNCTIONS,thenpresstheJOGdialbutton.For details on menu operation, refer to [Using themenus] (page 129).2 SelectEXCUTE,thenpresstheJOGdialbutton.PUSH MENU TO RETURNUSER FILESD CARD FORMAT>>>>>>RETURNEXECUTESCENE FINECARD FUNCTIONS
