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2. Preparation
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Using a UTILITY SD Card
You can save camera configuration data for the
camcorder on an SD card (available separately).
Saved data files can be imported from the SD card.
Supported SD Cards
SDHC memory cards
*
SD memory cards
*
* Referred to collectively as “SD cards” in this manual.
Inserting an SD Card
1
Press the media cover release button
(page 7) to open the media cover of the
card slot section.
2
Insert the SD memory card with the SD card
label facing to the left.
The access indicator (page 7) is lit red, then
goes off if the card is usable.
3
Close the media cover.
Ejecting the SD Card
Press the media cover release button (page 7)
to open the media cover of the card slot section,
and lightly press the SD card in to eject the card.
[Notes]
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If the camcorder is turned off or the SD card is removed
while the SD card is being accessed, the integrity of data
on the card cannot be guaranteed. All data recorded
on the card may be discarded. Always make sure the
access indicator is off before turning off the camcorder or
removing the SD card.
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Take caution to prevent the SD card from flying out when
inserting/ejecting the card.
Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards
SD cards must be formatted the first time they are
used in the camcorder.
SD cards for use in the camcorder should be
formatted using the format function of the
camcorder.
1
Select Format Media (page 67) in the Media
menu.
2
Specify SD Card, then select Execute.
A confirmation message appears.
3
Select Execute.
A message and progress status are displayed
while formatting is in progress, and the access
indicator is lit red.
When formatting is completed, a completion
message is displayed. Press the SEL/SET dial to
dismiss the message.
[Note]
Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card. The card
cannot be restored.
Checking the Remaining Capacity
You can check the remaining capacity on an SD
card on the Media Status screen (page 12).
[Note]
A
mark is displayed if the SD card is protected.
To use an SD card formatted on the camcorder in
the slot of another device
First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the
card in the device to be used.