Chapter 4
Preparing for Use
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4.3
Preparing the Recording Medium
Images captured by this system can be recorded on one of two types of media described below.
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CF card (Compact Flash card)
CF cards are card-type storage media used for digital cameras and other
devices. Insert the card in the CF card slot on the right side of DS-L3.
DS-L3 supports CF cards of Type I.
CF CARD
Example of CF card
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USB Memory
This is a FAT-formatted recording medium equipped with USB interface.
Connect it to the USB (H) connector on the right side of DS-L3.
Example of USB memory stick
Operation assignment for capturing
DS-L3 allows you to specify the location where captured images are saved. Check the operation assignment setting in
advance to make sure that images will be stored in the desired location. Refer to “13.5.2 Configuring Capture Function” for
the setting.
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With [SAVE TO MEDIA] set on, images are stored in the storage media device connected to DS-L3.
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With [SAVE TO SERVER] set on, images are stored in the specified directory of a FTP server on the network.
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With [SAVE TO PC] set on, images are stored in the specified directory of the PC (with NIS-Elements in operation)
connected through USB.
4.3.1
Handling Recording Medium
Cautions on handling a recording medium
Handling a recording medium
Note the following when you use an external recording medium such as a CF card or USB memory stick:
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Carefully read the instructions for the recording medium to be used.
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Insert the recording medium in the correct orientation.
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Do not remove the recording medium or turn off the power while data is being written to it. This may cause loss of data
or malfunction of the medium.
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Some types of recording media might not operate properly. Use a medium whose operation has been proven by Nikon.
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If the recording medium is not recognized, remove the card, and then insert it again. If it is not yet recognized, replace
the medium with another one.
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Do not touch the terminal of the SD card with your hand or a metal object.
Discarding or giving the recording medium to someone
Note that deleting data or initializing a recording medium using this system or a PC does not completely erase the data.
Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded recording media using commercially available software,
potentially resulting in the malicious use of important data.
Before discarding a recording medium or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercially
available data deletion software, or initialize the medium and then completely fill it with images containing unimportant
information.
You can physically destroy a memory to make the data unrecoverable. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to
you or others when physically destroying the recording medium.
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