Chapter 4
Preparing for Use
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Initializing the recording medium
In order to use a recording medium such as a CF card or USB memory stick with this system, you need to initialize (format) it
using this system. See “4.3.4 Initializing Recording Medium” for how to initialize a medium.
Taking a backup of data
Data on a medium is completely erased when it is initialized. If it contains data you need to keep, take a backup of the
data onto a PC or some other place.
Setting image source and image storage locations
This system allows you to connect multiple recording media and switch saving destination or location of replayed images.
You need to always specify the target recording media and the folder where your images are saved before you start capturing
images.
See “8.3.4 (2) Specifying a save media and folder” for details about setting destination for saving images.
Errors with media
A warning message is displayed on the touch panel LCD monitor if an image
cannot be saved or played back due to an error.
If you see a message like this, remove the medium once and then connect it
again. If you see the same message again, that recording medium may not be
used any more.
In this case, use another recording medium or initialize the failed medium.
Warning Message for Recording Medium
Life of a recording medium
Flash memory, used in various types of recording media, has a limitation in regard of the number of times of writing
operations.
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If you write data on a flash memory in repeated manner for a long time, you may experience failure of reading
and writing of data reducing reliability of data.
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If you experience errors with the recording medium even if you initialize the medium, replace it with another one.
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