11
Preparation
Inserting and
Removing a Card
You can use an SD Memory Card (supplied
with VL-Z5) or a MultiMediaCard (commer-
cially available) for storing still images.
Inserting
1
Make sure that the Power switch is
set to OFF.
2
Open the card slot cover.
3
Insert a card into the slot as shown
below, and push it in fully.
4
Close the card slot cover securely.
Back view
Locked position
Unlocked position
Removing
Perform steps 1 and 2 above, push the card
and release slowly (
1
). Then pull the card
straight out (
2
) as shown below.
Notes:
• You can use only the SD Memory Card or the
MultiMediaCard (see page 93).
• The card supplied with VL-Z5 is preformatted
for immediate use.
• See page 93 for more information on the
cards intended for use with this camcorder.
•
Do not remove the card from the
camcorder while recording data on the
card (
S
indicator flashes during record-
ing). This may delete the recorded image
or damage the card.
•
You cannot insert or remove the card when
using a tripod.
About the write-protect
switch
SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch.
When the switch is set to the locked
position, you cannot record/delete data or
format the card. Set it to the unlocked
position to record/delete data or format the
card.
Card slot cover
Write-protect
switch
Label
Clipped corner
