Basic Operating Instructions
2. Getting Started
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Card Access Indications
The card access light turns on while the 
card is being accessed.
Removing a Card
1
Open the card door.
0
Check that the card access light A is 
turned off and then open the card door.
2
Push the card until it clicks and then pull the card out straight.
Formatting Cards (Initialisation)
Format the cards with the camera before use in order to ensure optimal 
card performance.
 ¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Card Format]
Settings: [Card Slot 1]/[Card Slot 2]
0 The card may be warm just after the camera has been used. Be careful when 
removing.
0 Do not perform the following operations during access.
The camera may operate incorrectly or the card and recorded images 
may be damaged.
– Turn off the camera.
– Remove the battery or card or disconnect the power plug.
– Subject the camera to vibration, impacts, or static electricity.
0 When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and 
cannot be restored.
Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the card.
0 Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation during formatting.
0 Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is in progress.
0 Cards that have not been formatted after purchase should be formatted on the 
camera.
0 If the card has been formatted with a PC or other device, format it again with 
the camera.
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