The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card and
SDHC memory card. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.
MultiMediaCard cannot be used. The following memory cards are compatible with this camera:
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo”
media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. MultiMediaCard is not compatible.
In this Users Guide, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media and
“Memory Stick Duo” media are called “Memory Stick Duo” media and SD memory cards, SDHC
memory cards are called SD cards.

“Memory Stick Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 32 GB have been
tested and proven to operate with your camera.
When recording movies, it is recommended that you use the following memory cards:

(“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media)
(“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media)

SD card (Class 2 or faster)

Notes

To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera
to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that
formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored.
Be sure to backup any important data to a PC or other storage location.
A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
Data read / write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the
equipment used.
Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

We recommend backing up important data.
Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor.
Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object.
Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water.
Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally
swallow it.
Insert a memory card that fits the memory card slot size. Otherwise, it will cause a
malfunction.
Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:

High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight

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