5. Press the MENU button to exit. • • • Selecting the storage media Settings Format Storage Type Storage Info Exit : STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Select Exit Move Select Settings Format Storage Type Storage Info Memory Card STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Using the built-in memory (SMX-K44/K442/K45 only) • Because this camcorder has an embedded 16GB (SMX-K44/K442 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 only) memory, it is not necessary to buy extra storage media. Using a memory card (not supplied) • This camcorder has a card slot for access to SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity). • You can use SDHC cards on your camcorder. -Some cards are not compatible depending on a memory card manufacturer and memory card type. 36_English INSERTING / EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Turn the camcorder off. 2. Slide and open the battery/memory card cover as shown in the diagram. 3. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot until it softly clicks in the direction of the arrow shown in the diagram. 4. Close the cover. Ejecting a memory card 1. Turn the camcorder off. 2. Slide and open the battery/memory card cover as shown in the diagram. 3. Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out. 4. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover. Never format the built-in memory or memory card using a PC. If you insert a memory card when the camcorder is on, the pop-up message will prompt you automatically to select the storage type. (SMX-K44/K442/K45 only) If there is no memory card inserted, only the built-in memory will be available. (SMX-K44/K442/K45 only) Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder. A memory card and its data may be damaged. Do not remove the power (battery pack or AC power adaptor) when accessing storage media with recording, playback, format, delete, etc. The storage media and its data may be damaged. • • • • • Insert Eject English_37 CAUTION As shown in the diagram, be sure to slide the memory card inwards with the label facing right. about the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD Terminals Protection tab A memory card is a compact portable storage media. • You can use an SDHC memory card. (Memory cards must be purchased separately.) -You can also use an SD memory card, but recommended that you use an SDHC memory card with your camcorder. (SD cards up to 2GB are supported with this camcorder. Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB.) • In this camcorder, you can use memory cards (SD/SDHC) of the following capacity: SD: 512MB~2GB, SDHC: 4~32GB • Compatible recording media - The following recording media have been recommended for use with this camcorder. (512MB ~32GB) Others are not recommended, so buy such products with caution. SDHC or SD memory cards: By Panasonic, SanDisk, and TOSHIBA • If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that has already been recorded. • For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speed (at least 2MB/sec). SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card • The SDHC card is a higher version (Ver.2.00) SD card and supports capacity above 2GB. • An SDHC card has a mechanical write protection switch. Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card. To enable writing, move the switch up towards terminals. To set write protection, move the switch down. • Due to changes In File Allocation System and physical specifications, SDHC memory cards can not be used with current SD enabled host devices. SDHC memory cards can only be used with only SDHC enabled host devices. Cautions for memory card • Damaged data may not be recovered. It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of your PC. • Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operations such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss. • After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in a memory card using your PC, your camcorder may not recognise the modified file. 38_English Handling a memory card • It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing a memory card to avoid data loss. • It is not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices. Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder. • You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise or are saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data on a memory card. • If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder. Note that formatting erases all information on a 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 humidity or a dus...
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