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E15
_______________Chapter 1
Introduction
What is a PC card?
The MP-EG10W stores video and audio data in a harddisk,
which is referred to as a PC card in this text.
Initializing PC card
Initialize the PC card by the following procedure before using it:
q
Connect AC adapter to MP-EG10W (see page 22).
w
Insert PC card into MP-EG10W (see page 23).
e
Initialize the PC card (see page 103).
Maximum time and number of pictures PC card can store
The MP-HD260 can store:
Moving picture (FINE):
approx. 20 minutes
Moving picture (STND): approx. 27 minutes
Still pictures:
approx. 3,000 shots
Still picture with audio:
approx. 1,000 shots with
each 10 sec. audio
PC Card
* The number of still pictures that can be stored may decrease
as their video scene contents become more complicated.
The recordable time of still picture with audio is the maxi-
mum time when one still picture and audio only are stored.
Use the above storable time and number of stills only as a
reference.
* MP-HD260 is already formated. It is not necessary to for-
mat.
Cautions When Using PC Card__________________________
For safety, be careful of the following:
Generally available PC cards:
Do not use PC cards other than the MP-HD260. We can-
not guarantee their operation.
Handle PC card with care as follows to prevent
malfunctions or erasure of data :
• Do not bend the PC card, apply force, allow it to be
subject to shocks or drop it.
• Do not use or store in a place where static electricity
or magnetic or electric noise is likely to occur.
• Do not use or store where temperature and/or humid-
ity are high, in a dusty p lace, or under highly corro-
sive environments.
• Be careful that no dust or foreign object enters
through the connector.
• Do not pull out the PC card, unplug the DC power
cord or remove battery during recording or playback.
The file being recorded will not be stored, or the
stored file could be destroyed.
Removing the PC card:
• Lay the unit on its back, with the LCD screen facing
up, then remove the PC card from the bottom. Do not
put the bottom face down to remove; you could drop
the PC card.
• When the unit is continuously used for a long time,
the PC card will generate heat and its temperature will
increase. For safety, the PC card eject lever is locked
when the temperature of PC card exceeds the speci-
fied one, and it cannot be removed. If the lever is
locked, set the CAM/OFF/PLAY switch to OFF and
wait for a while. After the temperature drops, the
lever will unlock, and you can remove the PC card.
• When the CAM/OFF/PLAY switch is set to CAM or
PLAY, the eject lever will not work. To remove the
card, check to see if the switch is set to OFF, with the
unit powered by the charged battery in it or the AC
adapter/charger connected to AC outlet.
• When the unit is powered by the AC adapter/charger,
do not unplug the DC cord from unit or AC
adapter/charger from AC outlet, with the
CAM/OFF/PLAY switch set to CAM or PLAY; you
cannot remove PC card. Before unplugging them,
make sure that the switch is set to OFF.
• When the PC card eject lever does not work because
the unit is not powered by the battery or AC
adapter/charger, turn on the unit, set the
CAM/OFF/PLAY switch to OFF and then unlock the
lever.
Stored data:
• It is recommended that you store valuable data in your
personal computer or other storage devices after each
recording.
• The recorded data may be erased when the PC card is
affected by electric noise or becomes faulty or is
repaired, or if you or your friends make a mistake in
using the unit. We cannot accept any responsibility of
compensating for dam ages due to erasure of recorded
data.
MP-HD260 PC card
CAUTION
• Do not bring PC card near fire or throw it into
fire; it may explode, causing injury or burns.
• Do not disassemble or modify the unit by your-
self. This could cause fire or electric shock.
• To prevent damage by static electricity, touch
metal (door knob, windows frame, etc.) with
your hand to discharge it, before handling the
unit. Static electricity from the human body
could damage the unit.