129EUsing a Memory CardOther Information and PrecautionsThe camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem).Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred toa PC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SDMemory Cards:PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into the PC card slot foundon most types of laptop PCs.USB Card Reader: Connects to a PC, then accepts a memory card.FD Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into a PC’s floppy disk drive.Memory Cards confirmed to operate with this camcorder (as of January2002)MultiMediaCard—SanDisk: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MBSD Memory Card—Panasonic: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MBSanDisk: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB• However, we cannot guarantee that all of these memory cards work properly.If you mistakenly erase the card mix sample images provided on theMultiMediaCard, they can be downloaded from the following home pages:*http://www.canon-europa.com/products/products.htmlhttp://www.canon-asia.com/http://www.canon.com.au*If you are unable to connect the camcorder to a PC using a USB cable, you willneed a PC Card Adapter or USB Card Reader to be able to download to amemory card.• If you purchase additional memory cards, format them with the camcorder, nota PC or other device. There have been cases where memory cards formattedwith a PC or other device do not function properly.• We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your PC’s harddrive or other external memory device. Image data may be damaged or lost dueto a defect in a memory card, or if a memory card is exposed to staticelectricity. Contents of a memory card cannot be compensated for should databecome damaged or lost.• Do not remove the power source or the memory card while the card accessindicator flashes.Memory card operating precautionsDownloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
