User’s Manual 3-19
Hardware, Utilities and Options
Media Care
Observe the following precautions when handling the card.
Card Care
■ Do not twist or bend cards.
■ Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media
close to containers of liquid.
■ Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get
dirty.
■ After using card, return it to its case.
■ The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try
to force the card into the slot.
■ Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot. Press the card until you
hear it click into place.
Memory Card Care
■ Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to
record data.
■ Memory cards have a limited lifespan, so it is important to backup
important data.
■ Do not write to a card if the battery power is low. Low power could affect
writing accuracy.
■ Do not remove a card while read/write is in progress.
About the Write-protect
The following memory media have a function for protect.
■ SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory
card)
■ Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO)
■ MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a Memory Media
The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. To
insert a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Insert the memory card.
For more details on using memory cards, see manuals accompanying the
cards.
Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record
data.