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Card basics
Usable cards
“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use
CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional).
Precautions when using a Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk drive. Because the
disk drive rotates, a Microdrive is not as resistant to vibration or impact as
other cards. Special care is needed when using a Microdrive (especially
during recording and playback) to make sure the camera is not subjected to
shock or vibrations. Be sure to read the following precautions before using a
Microdrive.
Also, refer to the manuals provided with your Microdrive.
•
Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording. Place it
gently on a firm surface.
•
Be careful not to hit the camera against anything when carrying it by the
strap.
•
Do not use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock,
such as at a construction site or in a car while driving along a bumpy
road.
•
Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it may be exposed to
strong magnetism.
CompactFlash
A CompactFlash is a
large-capacity solid state
flash memory card. You
can use commercially
available cards.
Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium
that uses a large-capacity
compact hard disk drive.
You can use a Microdrive
that supports CF+Type II
(Compact Flash
extension standard).
xD-Picture Card
Compact recording
medium used mainly in
compact cameras.
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