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• The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time.
Be careful when you handle it.
• When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the
battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.
• Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near strongly-
magnetized material or use the memory card in a static-prone or
electrically noisy environment.
• We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a
computer.
• When you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with
it.
• Do not expose the memory card to water.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a
metal object.
On the CF card/Microdrive
• Be sure to format the CF card/Microdrive using this camera when you use
it for the first time.
• Do not remove the label of a CF card/Microdrive or attach a new label
over the label.
• Do not press on the label strongly.
On the “Memory Stick” media
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate
properly with this camera.
Notes on using memory cards
• “Memory Stick Duo” media: You can use the “Memory
Stick Duo” media with your camera.
• “Memory Stick” media: You cannot use the “Memory
Stick” media with your camera.
