50≥An SD Memory Card can be used for thisSD Video Camera.≥Do not touch the terminals on the back ofthe Memory Card with your fingers.≥Electrical noise, static electricity or failureof the SD Video Camera or the MemoryCard may damage the Memory Card orerase the data stored on the MemoryCard. It is recommended to saveimportant data onto a personal computer.≥Some cards may pop out when they areremoved.ª Using the LCD Monitor (l 12)≥When the LCD Monitor is closed with itsdisplay section facing outward, operationwith the Multi-function Button or [MENU]Button is disabled.≥The LCD Monitor mayappear on the video to berecorded at some monitorset angles. Even if theLCD Monitor may not beviewed through the lens,it may appear if the videois viewed on a personal computer or if it isprinted.ª Using the Earphones (l 12)≥Use the earphones supplied or one with acord of 10 ft. (3 m) or less.≥If the earphones are attached, the soundwill not be output from the speaker.ª Using the Menu Screen (l 14)≥To abort the setting, press the [MENU]Button.≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannotrecord or play back.≥The menu screen does not appear duringrecording.ª Setting Date and Time (l 17)≥The built-in battery sustains the operationof the clock.≥The clock might cause a deviation fromthe correct date and/or time, so be sure tocheck the current date and/or time beforerecording.≥If the [PRESS MENU TO SET CLOCK]indicator is displayed, set the date andtime after the battery has charged. (l 43)ª Recording Still Pictures (l 19)≥The larger the target still pictures are, thelonger the time required for recording tothe Memory Card.≥If [Normal] is selected for recording,mosaic-pattern noise may appear on aplayback image depending on the imagecontent.≥The available range of the Flash isapproximately 2 to 3.3 ft. (60 to 100 cm) ina dark place.≥Record the subject approx.1.7 ft. (50 cm)away from it.≥Digital zooming degrades the picturequality.≥If the number of remaining recordablepictures is 10,000 or more, the indicationwill be “9999”.≥ flashes immediately after the Flash isused to indicate that pictures cannot berecorded. Wait until it stops flashing.≥For recording a portrait still picture, arecording button for portrait taking isprovided for your convenience. WithSD-MovieStage Ver.2.5, a portrait picturecan be converted into a landscape pictureon the personal computer.≥As the magnification of Zoom increases,the quality of image may deteriorate.