User Guide

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Appendix C  Using the SD Card
A SecureDigital (SD) card can be inserted in the camera
to provide external memory in which to store images
and movie/audio clips. This section covers the following
topics:
 Inserting the SD card
 Formatting the SD card
 SD card handling precautions
SD Card Insertion
To insert the SD card, refer to section Inserting the SD
card" elsewhere in this manual. Ensure that the
orientation of the SD card matches the SD card marking
in the SD compartment. When the READY LED is
flashing, the camera is busy and may be performing an
operation with the SD card, and the images and movie/
audio clips are stored directly onto the SD card.
NOTE:
 Incorrect insertion of the SD card will cause a memory
error, blocking you from storing any data in the SD card.
 You may lose or damage data if you remove the SD card
while it is in operation.
 SD cards which have data on them that was created on a
different system may cause camera malfunction.
SD Card Formatting
Formatting allows you to prepare the SD card to record
images and movie/audio clips. Take note that this will
remove the contents of the card to be formatted.
Ensure that the data on the SD card is backed up or not
needed insignificant before formatting the card.
NOTE: Formatting an SD card may solve most camera
operation problems. It may also be necessary to format a
card if it is used by a different camera.
SD Card Handling Precautions
The following precautions are provided for you to safely
get the best performance from your SD card.
 Abuse of the SD card may cause it fail in an
operating situation. Do not attempt to disassemble,
bend, shake, or apply force to the card. Do not
subject the SD card to water, condensation, dust,
sand, or high humidity and temperature, as well as to
static electricity and noise.
 The SD card is equipped with a write-protected tab to
prevent inadvertent recording over saved images. You
cannot record when it is set to LOCK.
 You may lose or damage data if you remove the SD
card while it is in operation.
 Store the card in its supplied case.
 Do not touch the card terminals or the card with any
foreign material.