Handling a memory card
We recommend you turn off the camcorder
before inserting or removing a memory card
to avoid data loss.
There is no guarantee that you can use a
memory card formatted by other devices.
Be sure to format your memory card using
this camcorder.
You must format newly-purchased memory
cards, memory cards with data that your
camcorder cannot recognize or with data
saved by other devices. Note that formatting
erases all data on the memory card.
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If you cannot use a memory card that has
been used by another device, format it
with your camcorder. Note that formatting
erases all information on the memory card.
A memory card has a certain life span. If
you cannot record new data, you have to
purchase a new memory card.
A memory card is a precision electronic
media. Do not bend, drop, or cause strong
impact to the card.
Do not use or store at high temperatures, in
humid conditions, or a dusty environment.
Do not put foreign substances on the
memory card terminals. Use a soft dry cloth
to clean the terminals if required.
Do not paste anything on the card except a
label on the label pasting portion.
Be careful to keep the memory card out of
the reach of children, who might swallow it.
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The camcorder supports SD/SDHC
memory cards for data storage.
The data storage speed may differ,
depending on the manufacturer and
production system.
Users using a lower write speed
memory card for recording a video
may have diffi culties storing the
video on the memory card. You can
even lose your video data during the
recording.
In an attempt to preserve every bit of
the recorded video, the camcorder
forcibly stores the video on the
memory card and displays a warning:
"Low speed card. Please record
at a lower resolution."
To facilitate video recording, you are
recommended to use a memory card
that supports faster write speeds.
If you are forced to use a low speed
memory card, resolution of the
recording may be lower than the set
value. However, the higher the resolu-
tion, the more memory will be used.
For optimal performance of the
camcorder, ensure that you purchase
a fast speed memory card.
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SD
SDHC
MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.
Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.
We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss caused by moving and static electricity.
After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction.
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