DXG DXG-301V, User Manual

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Internal vs. External Memory
The camera comes with internal memory built into the camera. You cannot
see it, but it is there. If you have a memory card (external memory) the
camera’s 16MB built-in memory can provide additional storage space when
the external memory card is full. Image files will save to the memory card, or
with no memory card, to the internal memory.
If a memory card is inserted into the camera, all of the memory-related
actions--such as the ability to format the memory card, save images, play
back video, and transfer images--are enabled, and the internal 16MB
memory is disabled and unavailable for use until the memory card is
removed.
If you have a memory card, you might want to consider the internal memory
as a sort of “reserve tank” in case you run out of memory card space and
want to take more shots. If you need to use the internal memory, simply
remove the memory card and all memory-related actions you perform will
use the 16MB internal memory. Be careful, cards are very small and easily
lost!
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Memory Card Use
Please format memory cards in the camera prior to first use. Doing so will
ensure the memory is formatted for this particular camera model.
If you want to use a memory card from a different camera, offload the files
to a secure location, such as to your computer’s hard drive, or onto a CD,
before formatting the memory card. Reason: Camera designs and camera
formats vary, and you may get erratic memory card performance when
installing a card in a different camera without reformatting, resulting in
images not being stored properly or perhaps not stored at all.
When you insert a memory card into the camera, it takes over the memory
storage functions from the camera’s internal memory. Therefore, you should
make sure your card is clean, seated properly, and formatted within the
camera, because the camera’s internal memory is not being used at all. If
your memory card is not functioning properly, remove the card and use the
camera’s internal memory until you can get your card replaced.
Memory